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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. )
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 […]
This summer (2019) saw completion of an agreement made between the German and British flag states (BG Verkehr – MCA) to accept UK issued Master <500gt near coastal CoC’s in German waters, but the question on many people lips is; “How do I get one?!” This interactive Powerpoint tool should explain all, Obtaining a Master 500gt Near Coastal […]
With current governmental changes taking place, plans for renegotiations still being made and the B-day deadline quickly approaching – it’s hard to say; “Yes, I’m ready for Brexit”. But, to help you prepare for what may come – here is a list of helpful guidance that may offer some support to your planning come the 1st […]
August 1st 2019 Originally formed in 1994 to facilitate an industry input into the formulation of the ‘Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s’ Workboat Code of Practice the (NWA) has changed its name during its Silver Anniversary year to purely “The Workboat Association” in order to correctly associate with its current form, scope and objectives. In its […]
The safe Carriage of Dangerous Goods on [UK] workboats Following a presentation from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency at a Workboat Association run Offshore Wind focused ‘Open’ Safety Forum it was discovered that the correct responsibilities and general awareness surrounding the Carriage of Dangerous Goods onboard Workboats was not completely understood. It was devised that […]
Two important ‘access’ related promulgations published this week bolster Access Safety Awareness. The heat is on (quite literally with this weather) and the Maritime Industry are actively working to improve in-port access, whether its on Workboats or not – eyes are open and brains are getting engaged. This week two important safety lessons have been […]
