At Seawork 2018 the Workboat Association launched the ‘Understanding Fatigue’ safety poster which was developed in conjunction with the MCA and The Shipowners’ Club, to help crewmembers identify the signs of fatigue – both in themselves and in others – at sea. Following the 2017 WA / Offshore Wind Safety Forum, where the issue of […]
At what age did you first decide to take up a career in the Maritime Sector? I grew up in Pembrokeshire, west Wales and started messing around in boats at an early age. After completing my first commercial yacht delivery while I was still at university, the idea of making a living while working on, […]
#CHIRP‘s latest Maritime Feedback Newsletter (57) is available now More about CHIRP here: https://www.chirp.co.uk/what-we-do/code-of-practice
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers: 2019 Amendment MIN 601 “This Marine Information Note provides information about the 2019 amendments to the Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers (“the Code”). The Code deals with the regulatory framework and provides best practice guidance for health and safety on board ship. It also […]
Feedback Survey IMDG (Dangerous Goods) Training and Certification for Workboats. Those involved in the transportation of Dangerous Goods at sea will know that training for those handling and working with Dangerous Goods cargo is mandatory for a vessel to receive and maintain its Dangerous Goods DoC. Though unless Owners/ Operators provide inhouse training, there […]
Concerned about Brexit? The Workboat Association has been working with the UK and key industry stakeholder country Governments to detail what life after Brexit may look like for UK ‘coded’ vessels working outside of UK domestic waters. The following research document has been created: Post Brexit Overseas Continuity 2
This notice has been created together with the Belgian Maritime Inspectorate (BMI). Dated 28.10.2019 The following allowances are accepted for UK coded Workboats operating in Belgian waters; UK Coded Workboats are still permitted to work in Belgian waters, meanwhile the Belgian and UK governments will be in communication to discuss a possible agreement ensuring […]
Scott Baker, Head of Marine Standards Europe at Svitzer Marine gives us an insight to his work and life in and outside of the Workboat industry. What is your current role at Svitzer and what does it include? My title is Head of Marine Standards for Svitzer Europe. I am one of four Regional heads […]
The Voluntary Towing Endorsement Scheme Scope The Workboat Association is recognised as an issuing authority by the MCA for the issuance of Voluntary Towage Endorsements (VTE) based upon specifications outlined in MGN 468. The purpose of this endorsement is to confirm the seafarer’s specific knowledge, understanding and proficiency needed to safely operate in this area […]
The UK will leave the EU on 31 October 2019 You are receiving this email from the Department for International Trade (DIT) because we support businesses to trade internationally. If you are a UK business that imports and/or exports, you will need to act now to prepare for the changes that will affect your trading […]
Damen Shipyards are one of the Workboat Association’s longest corporate supporters, UK sales manager ‘Frederik van der Linde’ tells us about his role and interest in the maritime industry. Who are Damen and what does your daily role include? Damen Shipyards Group operates 36 shipbuilding and repair yards, employing 12,000 people worldwide. Damen has […]
Mark Meade, long-serving Chairman of the Workboat Association up to 2019 – has been awarded a Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service. The list has been published today (Merchant Navy Day) to honour those who “have served, or are serving, in the Merchant Navy or Fishing Fleets of the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and […]
