Congratulations to 3 stalwarts of The Workboat Association for being awarded the state recognition Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service yesterday on Merchant Navy Day: Martin Willis AFNI (Individual Member) Small Vessel Surveyor and CEO of the United Kingdom Harbour Masters Association Claire Guy (Hogan) (Individual Member) Lecturer at Warsash Maritime School and Maritime Ambassador […]
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View the schedule of events here: Training Workgroup Safety Group Technical Group
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
Hosted and sponsored by OEG the 2024 Norman Finlay Golf Trophy took place on Tuesday 22nd July at the beautiful Old Thorns Golf and Country Club. Despite forecasts of thunderstorms and rain, the 25 participants were treated to superb weather and fantastic playing conditions. After a competitive day on the course, we’re delighted to announce […]
The International Workboat Show 2025 takes place between the 3rd and 5th December at the Morial Convention Center, New Orleans (USA).Produced by the same team as WorkBoat Magazine and WorkBoat.com, the conference and exhibition is aimed for Commercial Vessel Owners, Operators, and Builders as well as the Vendors and Suppliers that serve them. Of last […]
The Special Tripartite Committee of the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC, 2006) is a specialized body established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to oversee and review the implementation of maritime labour standards.
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
In summer 2024 the MCA carried out a national inspection campaign specifically on UK registered Workboats. Many member’s vessels were inspected, and feedback was overall positive; there was a lot learned and shared by both operators and inspectors.
Richard Brooks, Chairman of The Workboat Association signs the Armed Forces Covenant at Seawork together with Captain of His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth Captain Lee McLocklan. “The Workboat industry is a fantastic environment for ex-service personnel & Veterans to fulfil secondary careers after leaving full-time positions within the Services, often the skill sets learned during […]
Ajit Jacob, MCA Chief Examiner presented this year’s award to the deserving winner at this year’s WA Dinner at Seawork. The annual award for the best [small commercial vessel] industry trainee is presented in honour of John Percival. Founder of Hoylake Sailing School/JPMA, Chairman of the Workboat Association Training Workgroup and Stalwart of the Association. […]
