What is your career background? After two years in farming after leaving school, I joined John H Whitaker (Tankers) who operated twenty-five tanker barges on the river Humber involved in the transportation of fuels and bunkers. After ten years I moved to the JR Rix Group selling fuels, then routing and planning the barge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Who are Falmouth Towing and what is their history? Falmouth Towage Company was established in 1892, providing towage support to Falmouth Bay, Carrick Roads, Port of Falmouth and the Port of Truro. At this time the company started with 2 x tugs, then in 1931 the company doubled its activity and purchased a further 2 […]
Bert joined the Workboat Association general committee this year, find out more about his beginnings and what motivates him within his role at Acta Marine. What is your current role within Acta Marine and what are your responsibilities? I’m commercial manager within Acta Marine and as such responsible for the European West Coast, UK, […]
In 2019 international surveyors Van Ameyde acquired the UK based McAuslands to widen it’s market, Marc Lawrence tells us how this looks today. Who are Van Ameyde McAuslands? / Brief History Established in 1888 McAuslands is one of the oldest marine survey outfits in the country. With its Head Office in Hull it initially […]
Vicky and Simon Jinks gives us an overview of SeaRegs Training and the projection for the family-run maritime training centers located in the south of England. Who are SeaRegs Training? SeaRegs Training are a provider of maritime training and consultancy. We specialise in small commercial vessels, workboats, port operations, inland passenger and superyacht sectors. […]
Nigel Roberts is Head of Marine at Everard Insurance Brokers, but who are Everards’ and where have they come from? Nigel tells us more… Who are Everard Insurance Brokers? Based at Greenhithe on the Thames ‘Everard and Sons Ltd.’ were once one of the biggest names in British and European coastal shipping, with a […]
