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The MCA has recently revised and republished the Marine Safety Information Leaflet. 2018-07-13 09:00:00.0

Updated Guide is the latest National Workboat Association (NWA) initiative to support the towage sector by promoting ‘best practice’ and tackling safety challenges   2nd July 2018 –The National Workboat Association (NWA), the safety standards, skills and trade association for the workboat industry, has launched an updated version of its Use of Workboats for Towage: […]

We are pleased to confirm that the final assessment criteria for the revised Workboat Apprenticeship has now been agreed by the IfA and subsequently published on their website.   This comes following extensive work by the Training / Trailblazer work group and cooperation between the NWA and our contact at the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA). […]

Following the MCA's decision to allow holders of the Master <500GT Workboat CoCor Class 1 Fishing CoCto be issued with a full STCW <500GT Master, Near Coastal CoCupon completion of a combined Cargo and Stability module, please be advised that the Scottish Maritime Academy are running this module in August.   Dates:Monday 20th – Friday 31st August inclusive […]

In this month’s member profile, we speak to Anna Percival-Harris, Managing Director at JPMA / Hoylake Sailing School Ltd., about swapping a career onstage for one at sea, opportunities for workboats in offshore wind, and the current skills landscape in the industry.     Your father John Percival set up JPMA/Hoylake Sailing School in 1996. […]

Like many of its members, the NWA will be heading to Seawork from the 3rd–5thJuly. Our stand number is PB127, and we’re looking forward to seeing many of you there – both at the conference, and at the annual NWA Seawork Dinner on the Wednesday evening. If you still haven’t booked your places, it is […]

The BG Verkehr now requires all Masters of CTVs to possess a <500GT Master Near Coastal CoC to work in the German offshore wind industry.   The MCA has issued a Letter and an Application Form for Masters wishing to convert from either the <500GT Master Workboat CoC, or the Class 1 Fishing CoC.   […]

In this month’s member profile, we speak to former Marine and founder of Ventus Workboats, Matt Lane, about the transition from military to civilian life, the evolution of his business, and new opportunities for workboats in offshore wind.     You established Ventus Workboats in 2014. Can you tell us a bit more about the […]

The MCA have recently updated this useful publication, which many NWA members keep on board each vessel.   Follow the link below for the latest version (also in the Members Area of the NWA website), dated 'May 2017' but only released last week.   Open the new Master’s Guide 2018-04-30 09:00:00.0

The MCA have announced 3 further dates in the current series of Search and Rescue courses for the Offshore Wind sector – and are keen to see more participation from Workboat Masters.   19/20 June – NMOC, Fareham 18/19 September – Dover 20/21 November – Humber   Please click here for the course overview and contact details.  […]

The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) are offering the chance to comment on the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) 'OVID' audit scheme.  For those of you who have undergone an 'OVID' audit and wish to comment, please follow the link to complete the survey before 31st May.   Complete the OCIMF ‘OVID’ Survey 2018-04-30 […]

Are you joining us for the annual NWA Seawork Dinner?   Further to the mailer of 23rd April, complete the booking form – linked below – and email it direct to jacquisinbox@aol.com to sign up.   Date: Wednesday 4th July Time: 7 / 7:30pm Venue: Best Western Chilworth Manor, Southampton   We look forward to […]