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Get Set for Workboat 2050 – Rotterdam 2026
We’d love to see you there! Get Set for Workboat 2050 is a conference series focused on decarbonisation and improving OPEX efficiencies with experts from the commercial marine and workboat industry. The next one-day conference in Rotterdam, held on the 26th March, will focus on ‘From Training to Tech: Scaling sustainable change in the workboat sector’ and will […]
WA Newsletter – February 2026
In this edition we cover the launch of the Fair Work Charter, feature an article on decarbonisation guidance for UK vessel operators, provide important safety and regulatory updates—including the MAIB bulletin on the Biter incident and preparations for Workboat Code Edition 3—as well as news on the Hebridean Princess. We also get to know Patrick […]
WA Newsletter – January 2026
This months edition we welcome you all to 2026, We see what the workgroups have planned for there first meetings, We Get To Know Rich Eggleton, One of the Newest Committee members, We have all of the MCA Updates in one place for you as well.
WA AGM Report 2025
Here is the report from The 32nd Workboat Association AGM that was held as Oulton Hall, Leeds.
WA Newsletter – December 2025
In this edition we go officially announce our Joint Gog Rope Document, we have an article on Improving Offshore Crew-Transfer Safety, IMO Rules on Violence and Harassment and the WA Guidance on that. We Get to Know Sam Dawkins from the Port of London Authority and we look at what the workgroups have to offer in 2026.
The BTA, UKMPA & WA Gog Rope Document Release.
The British Tugowners Association (BTA), the UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA), and the Workboat Association (WA) have jointly released “Gog Ropes: Industry Advice”, a new guidance document designed to enhance safety in conventional towage operations. Unveiled at the recent Annual General Meeting and Safety Seminar of both Associations, this publication marks a significant step forward […]
WA Newsletter – November 2025
This months edition we recap the AGM at Oulton Hall, announce the release of our Joint Gog Rope Document with BTA and UKMPA, We go over how the recent budget announce effects us in the maritime industry. We also have a new segment of the newsletter Called Workgroup Corner – were we keep you all updated […]
WA Newsletter – October 2025
This months copy includes a quick runover the EU’s new Entry/Exit System, a piece on Emissions Regulations for Workboats Written by Rachel Hoyland, information on the MCA Public Consultation and we also get to know the WAs newest member. Thank you to this months sponsor Damen Shipyards. Read the latest issue here:
WA Newsletter – September 2025
This months copy includes a welcoming to Keir Mather as the new Maritime Minister, The WAs response to the DfTs Decarbonising Small Vessels Consultation, the latest Regulatory and Funding updates and we also get to know UKSA’s CEO Catherine Dixon. This months sponsorship banner has been gifted by the WA to The Armed Forces Covenant. Read the […]
Hon. Keir Mather, MP for Selby is announced as the new Maritime Minister for the UK, taking responsibilities over from Mike Kane
Mr Mather joins Maritime at a revolutionary time, where being the youngest recorded Maritime Minister in the UK provides him a lot of generational benefit. Decarbonisation, Digitilisation, Green Skills, Equality and Diversity are all serious subjects in the modern maritime world – The Workboat Association wish him every success and look forward to working closely with him […]
Awards for WA Stalwarts.
Congratulations to 3 stalwarts of The Workboat Association for being awarded the state recognition Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service yesterday on Merchant Navy Day: Martin Willis AFNI (Individual Member) Small Vessel Surveyor and CEO of the United Kingdom Harbour Masters Association Claire Guy (Hogan) (Individual Member) Lecturer at Warsash Maritime School and Maritime Ambassador […]
WA Newsletter – August 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here: