One of the Workboat Association’s newest members, Vik Bharat gives us an insite into his business – Vessconn Maritime. – Can you introduce us to Vessconn Maritime? VM is a company which offers transparent connections and collaborations between multiple stakeholders; like vessel operators and the providers of supplies, services and training. Contributing towards the continued […]
Harvey Tebay joined the Workboat Association on secondment from Maritime UK this January, we find out more about him and his work for Maritime UK. What is your career background? I only recently joined the maritime sector, having just finished my master’s in public policy at University College London. Whilst at UCL I focused my […]
As members of Maritime UK’s National Council, the Workboat Association is standing side by side with Maritime UK and supporting the UK’s first Pride in Maritime Day. Pride in Maritime Day has been launched in collaboration with the Diversity in Maritime Taskforce and Pride in Maritime Network, both are initiatives under Maritime UK’s Diversity in […]
The WA has produce guidance on the application of UK plant and machinery capital allowances. Download the guide for free here: Guidance on the application of UK plant and machinery capital allowances
The Commercial Marine Network, in partnership with Seawork and Maritime Journal and in association with The Workboat Association, introduce ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’. Now in it’s second series, ‘Get Set for Workboat 2050’ provides a range of discussion topics from decarbonisation and autonomous vessels to hybrid battery and electric propulsion systems. Watch all the […]
Free download: Guidance on WBC2 ECS and Radar training requirements 2022
Harvey caught up with Owen Preece to ask about his new business, Cedar Marine and his background. Can you introduce us to Cedar Marine? Cedar Marine was founded in late 2020 and was established to supply maritime organisations with the tools they need to realise an environmentally sustainable future. Cedar Marine operates as an […]
The WA has produced Guidelines On Cyber Security Onboard Small Commercial Vessels. The guide aims to assist in the development of a proper cyber risk management strategy in accordance with relevant regulations and best practises on board a small commercial vessel with a focus on work processes, equipment, training, incident response and recovery management. Download […]
Part of a family business dating back over 30 years, Mark tells us what his motivations are and what the Maritime Skills Academy is doing to diversify. – Can you introduce us to the Maritime Skills Academy? The Maritime Skills Academy is helping the industry set new standards by delivering a new level of […]
As of 1st January 2022, all Master operating Workboat Code 2 vessels must have MCA approved Radar and Electronic Chart Plotter training. Workboat Code 2, Annex 3; -Quote – 2.11 Radar Training In any vessel that carries radar, the Master and any member of the crew who is likely to use the radar is […]
Kerrie Forster caught up with Fleur and Donford at the recent Christening of Port of Jersey’s new workboat to find out more about their careers and functions within the PoJ team. What is the role of Ports of Jersey? Ports of Jersey Limited is the incorporated business that operates the Island’s Airport and Harbours. […]
Nicola was quite literally ‘born into Maritime’! She tells us about her career so far, her interests and about her role within Njord Offshore. “My first sailing trip across the Atlantic was when I was 2 years old” Who are Njord Offshore? Njord Offshore manages 21 Crew Transfer Vessels for the Offshore Windfarm Sector. […]
