The countdown to the Workboat Association AGM is well and truly underway! 🚢 With the event fast approaching, we’re looking forward to bringing members together for some great days of networking, discussion, and looking ahead to the future of our industry. To help get you ready for the AGM, we’ve put together an AGM Newsletter, […]
Many of you are aware that the industry has been recently united in defending against the proposal to retire 5 of the English Maritime Apprenticeships. Overnight we have officially heard that the decision has been made to retain all 5 programmes, though further detail on Skills England expectations are not fully known.(I have a meeting […]
In this edition, we express our gratitude to everyone who attended our CTV Day in partnership with G+. We also cover the latest relevant funding opportunities and updates. Additionally, we have news regarding the annual BTA Safety Seminar. You’ll also find updates from our Workgroups, and news from our stakeholders, keeping you informed on the […]
📢 The latest Workboat Association newsletter is here! ⚓ In this issue, we’re bringing you all the details for our upcoming AGM, as well as announcing our official membership with the White Ensign Association. 🇬🇧 We also take a look at the latest PSSR amendment and get to know Cathal Leigh-Doyle, Partner at Stephenson Harwood, […]
🚢 The latest Workboat Association Newsletter is here! In this issue, you’ll find updates on the latest MCA guidance, funding opportunities, and our IceFish project, alongside key developments affecting the UK maritime sector. We also cover the reappointment of the UK Maritime Minister, upcoming carbon emissions tax changes, UK seafarer projections, and the latest progress […]
Our WA Newsletter – June 2026 Edition is here! This month’s edition features a roundup of everything that happened at Seawork, the latest MCA guidance and updates, news from SailGP as it returns to Portsmouth, and updates from our valued stakeholders. We hope you enjoy catching up on the latest developments across the maritime industry. […]
📢 Our latest newsletter is now live! In this edition, we recap the WA Golf Event ⛳, celebrate Richard Brooks on his award nomination 🏆 and encourage your support and votes 👏, plus cover the latest funding opportunities and MCA updates ⚓ We also share the latest news from IceFish 🐟, feature a new article […]
Thursday 11th June, 10:30 – 11:30, Conference Room 1 Owner‑Led Insights for the Workboat Supply Chain: Hear from real-world case studies of Workboat Operators on their technical investment and company expansion plans – then, have the opportunity to meet them and discuss how your business may help them. SMI and the Workboat Association Technical Workgroup […]
📢 Our latest newsletter is live! In this edition, we take you through everything the Association has been up to 💼, share the latest MCA updates and guidance ⚓, and reveal some exciting events we’re partnering on and planning for our members 🎉 We’re also highlighting the fantastic work of our workgroup and subgroups over […]
📢 Our March Newsletter is here! Catch up on everything you need to know this month — from key announcements and the latest MCA updates ⚓ to welcoming the new Chief of MAIB 👏 We’re also sharing what our workgroup and subgroups have been up to 💼, along with important updates for our stakeholders 📬 […]
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 […]
