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We are pleased to introduce our latest member, Veolia. Based at Marchwood, just across the water from the Seawork exhibition site, Veolia operates a marine waste disposal and recycling operation, collecting waste directly from Cruise ships and other vessels in Southampton Water, both on the berths and at the anchorages. 2018-07-13 09:00:00.0

Following comments from the industry about the lack of clarity on the application of MGN 490 (M) & 491(M) on the MLC substantial equivalence for crew accommodation below the waterline on workboats up to 500GT, the MCA has reviewed the two notices and rearranged the material in three notices as follows:   MGN on MLC […]

We are pleased to confirm that the next internal Safety Forum will be held on July 25th at Hoylake Sailing School.   Find the agenda above.   The NWA recognizes that the knowledge-sharing and supportive atmosphere at these events is of great value to our members – and we are looking forward to seeing many […]

It was great to see so many of you at Seawork and to catch up – both around the event and at the NWA Seawork dinner. Please find below a quick round-up of highlights from the event.   Seawork Opened by the Shipping Minister   Following our early discussions with the Seawork organisers, Mercator Media, […]

We are delighted to report that the final piece of the Apprenticeship 'jigsaw' is now in place – with the Workboat Crewmember Standard and end-point assessment already published, the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) has now recommended a funding band of £20,000 per Apprentice.   This is significantly more than the original offer of £5,000 and […]

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: […]

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. […]

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). […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]