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Code of Safe Working Practices: 2019
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 […]
IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats.
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 […]
Post Brexit Continuity for overseas UK coded vessel operations
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
UK Coded Workboats working in Belgium
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 […]
Member Profile: Scott Baker, Svitzer Marine
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
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 […]
The latest Brexit preparation news (Oct 19)
The UK will leave the EU on 31 October 2019 You are receiving this email from the Department for International Trade (DIT) because we support businesses to trade internationally. If you are a UK business that imports and/or exports, you will need to act now to prepare for the changes that will affect your trading […]
Member Profile: Frederik van der Linde, Damen Shipyards
Damen Shipyards are one of the Workboat Association’s longest corporate supporters, UK sales manager ‘Frederik van der Linde’ tells us about his role and interest in the maritime industry. Who are Damen and what does your daily role include? Damen Shipyards Group operates 36 shipbuilding and repair yards, employing 12,000 people worldwide. Damen has […]
Long Serving Chairman of the Association receives Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
Mark Meade, long-serving Chairman of the Workboat Association up to 2019 – has been awarded a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. The list has been published today (Merchant Navy Day) to honour those who “have served, or are serving, in the Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleets of the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and […]
Workboat Code 2: Amendment 1
This week the MCA have published WBC2: 1 There are no changes to any of the text in the the amended document, only a few changes to a couple of page layouts due to some previous design issues. (This has changed the page numbering slightly from page 197 onwards. )
Member Profile: Allan Gray Marsh, Allmar Marine Services
One of the new Individual Members; Maritime Professional ‘Allan Gray Marsh’ takes a look back at his career and informs us what Allmar Marine Services has to offer. Can you remember your first time on a boat? My first experience on a boat was in Charlestown, a small village on the North coast of the […]