Indvidual Corporate Member ‘Chris Stopford’ provides us a view into his career and the world of a Self-Employed Mariner. What is the history of Alphasea Marine Ltd? I began working as ‘Alphasea Marine Ltd’ originally in 2002 to fulfil a Leisure and Small Commercial Vessel delivery service, as well as numerous local and near European […]
“The whole workboat industry is a competitive business. This has
several advantages in our open economy, but also a number of drawbacks. Below the pros and
cons of the competitive market of the present tug industry will be considered as an example
for the whole workboat industry and the value of higher levels of collaboration in promoting
more cost effective and safer working practices as well as a higher degree of innovative
developments will be explored.”
How long have you been working at the Port Of Tyne and what is your current role? I joined the Port Of Tyne just over seven years ago as the Marine Services Manager. I have responsibilities to deliver safe and efficient maritime services to meet the needs of our customers and clients alike. Principally I […]
At Seawork 2018 the Workboat Association launched the ‘Understanding Fatigue’ safety poster which was developed in conjunction with the MCA and The Shipowners’ Club, to help crewmembers identify the signs of fatigue – both in themselves and in others – at sea. Following the 2017 WA / Offshore Wind Safety Forum, where the issue of […]
At what age did you first decide to take up a career in the Maritime Sector? I grew up in Pembrokeshire, west Wales and started messing around in boats at an early age. After completing my first commercial yacht delivery while I was still at university, the idea of making a living while working on, […]
#CHIRP‘s latest Maritime Feedback Newsletter (57) is available now More about CHIRP here: https://www.chirp.co.uk/what-we-do/code-of-practice
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: 2019 Amendment MIN 601 “This Marine Information Note provides information about the 2019 amendments to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (“the Code”). The Code deals with the regulatory framework and provides best practice guidance for health and safety on board ship. It also […]
Feedback Survey IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats. Those involved in the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea will know that training for those handling and working with Dangerous Goods cargo is mandatory for a vessel to receive and maintain its Dangerous Goods DoC. Though unless Owners/ Operators provide inhouse training, there […]
Concerned about Brexit? The Workboat Association has been working with the UK and key industry stakeholder country Governments to detail what life after Brexit may look like for UK ‘coded’ vessels working outside of UK domestic waters. The following research document has been created: Post Brexit Overseas Continuity 2
This notice has been created together with the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate (BMI). Dated 28.10.2019 The following allowances are accepted for UK coded Workboats operating in Belgian waters; UK Coded Workboats are still permitted to work in Belgian waters, meanwhile the Belgian and UK governments will be in communication to discuss a possible agreement ensuring […]
Scott Baker, Head of Marine Standards Europe at Svitzer Marine gives us an insight to his work and life in and outside of the Workboat industry. What is your current role at Svitzer and what does it include? My title is Head of Marine Standards for Svitzer Europe. I am one of four Regional heads […]
The Voluntary Towing Endorsement Scheme Scope The Workboat Association is recognised as an issuing authority by the MCA for the issuance of Voluntary Towage Endorsements (VTE) based upon specifications outlined in MGN 468. The purpose of this endorsement is to confirm the seafarer’s specific knowledge, understanding and proficiency needed to safely operate in this area […]
