Hon. Keir Mather, MP for Selby is announced as the new Maritime Minister for the UK, taking responsibilities over from Mike Kane

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.

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

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

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

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

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 […]

WA Newsletter – June 2025

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

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.

WA Signs the Armed Forces Covenant

WA Signs the Armed Forces Covenant

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 […]