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WA Newsletter – September 2025
This months copy includes a welcoming to Keir Mather as the new Maritime Minister, The WAs response to the DfTs Decarbonising Small Vessels Consultation, the latest Regulatory and Funding updates and we also get to know UKSA’s CEO Catherine Dixon. This months sponsorship banner has been gifted by the WA to The Armed Forces Covenant. Read the […]
Hon. Keir Mather, MP for Selby is announced as the new Maritime Minister for the UK, taking responsibilities over from Mike Kane
Mr Mather joins Maritime at a revolutionary time, where being the youngest recorded Maritime Minister in the UK provides him a lot of generational benefit. Decarbonisation, Digitilisation, Green Skills, Equality and Diversity are all serious subjects in the modern maritime world – The Workboat Association wish him every success and look forward to working closely with him […]
Awards for WA Stalwarts.
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 […]
WA Newsletter – August 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
WA Newsletter – July 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
Norman Finlay Golf Trophy 2025 – A Memorable Two Days of Competition and Connection
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
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 […]
Recommendations following the 5th meeting of the MLC Tripartite Committee: How will this affect the Workboat Sector?
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.
WA Newsletter – June 2025
Our monthly newsletter, featuring bespoke content handpicked from: The Workboat Association, its Members, Regulators and Workboat Industry Stakeholders. Read the latest issue here:
Workboat Survey Campaign 2024
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.