Maritime Craft Services were one of the founding members of the Workboat Association in 1994, the following year David McGregor joined their team. Now Operations Director, David tells us more about MCS and how the company has developed in the last 25 years. . “I have seen a number of improvements, advancements and changes in […]
A new feature to the Newsletter, ‘Meet the Apprentice’ will take a closer look at some of our industry’s apprentices and track their progress. . We start the new feature with an introduction to the latest Apprentice enrolled on the Workboat Crewmember Apprenticeship – Graham Williams from Boskalis. Name: Graham Williams Gender: Male Age: 36 […]
Guidance and Best Practice from Industry and Regulators “Please note that as of 15.07.2020 the bi-weekly meeting will stop routine organisation, though should there be need to re-hold a meeting or if the current situation or controls change; a meeting will be re-scheduled” Listed here you will find a number of Recommendations, Guidance, Best Practice […]
12.07.2020 – London . The Industry Group comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP, ISOA and the Workboat Association (details below) applauds the breakthrough at an international maritime virtual summit hosted by the UK Government on 9 July where 12 other governments also pledged their support for actions needed to ensure the welfare of the world’s seafarers […]
6th – 10th July 2020 See daily scenarios updated at the bottom of page This year the Workboat Association is hosting an ‘Emergency Preparedness Challenge’, every day during the week we will be choosing an Emergency Drill Scenario based on 5 of the ISM Code’s ‘7 elements to be included in an Emergency Response Plan; […]
SGRE have been recently awarded Affiliate Membership of the Workboat Association for dedication and services to the Association. Two of the SGRE team ‘Kenneth Coughlan and Steven Myers’ who have been working closely with the WA over a number of years tell us more about the their team and SGRE. . “Identifying and addressing areas […]
Chris Jakeman, Managing Director of ‘B. Marshall Marine’ one of the Association latest members gives us an insight into the background of the company. An introduction to Chris Jakeman I grew up in County Durham, followed an Apprenticeship as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician and have always has a passion for Engineering from a young age. […]
Press release by Tamarindo Communications “The group aims to foster open discussion of engineering solutions to current and future issues in the workboat sector. Andy Page, Managing Director of Chartwell Marine has been selected as chairman of group, he brings with him extensive contacts and a proven industry track record” Southampton, 8th June – The Workboat […]
Download the Workboat Association’s ‘Workboat Code Explained’ Interactive Guide . This guide provides clear explanation to the background of the Workboat code, the development of the code since its beginning in 1994, implementation of Workboat Code 2 and much more… Download the guide for free here (This tool requires Microsoft Powerpoint to function as intended) […]
Previous WA Chairman Mark Meade takes a look back at the creation and development of the Towage Good Practice Guides. . “Essentially it was designed to be a very down to earth and practical guide, it had to be easy to read and could be used not only to initially educate someone, but be kept […]
Ruari takes us into the world of McLachlan Marine, a Workboat Operator based in Aberdeen, Scotland. . Who is McLachlan Marine, How did it start and when? I grew up at Stonehaven Harbour, Aberdeenshire and have always had a passion for the sea. Following a mixed background with boats and volunteering for the RNLI, I […]
The Second Safety Collection of the campaign is: Passage Planning Please download and promulgate this safety collection both on and offshore within your organisations and to your stakeholders, where appropriate. This collection is intended to be used as a tool for inspiring safety meeting topics, toolbox talk aids, internal training and general guidance to those directly […]
