Category: Member Profile

Meet Alec, a UK based Workboat Shipbroker. Alec began his Shipbrokers career following service in the Parachute Regiment, today he is a well-known name in the sector.   When and why did you start ACL Shipbrokers? I started ACL Shipbrokers five years ago, with the objective of offering owners and operators a more bespoke shipbroking […]

Dan recently started with S. Walsh and Sons, bringing to them both Thames experience and experience from the workboat sector in his homeland – Australia!   Who are S. Walsh and Sons and what are your specialisms? S Walsh and Sons is a leading provider in rail, road, and river freight transport solutions in London, […]

Mel Lewis is the Sales and Marketing Director at Mainstay Marine shipyard, a <40m vessel facility based in Pembroke Dock, West Wales. . “My most memorable projects are perhaps topped off by having the pleasure of showing Sir Michael Palin aboard the small survey workboat we designed and built for British Antarctic Survey and sits […]

Nick introduces himself to us and explains more about small vessel brokerage. . Can you introduce yourself and Century Marine Services I was born in Kent, UK before spending my early life travelling to follow my Father’s career in ship management to warmer climates! I returned to the UK to attend University, studying law and […]

Having joined Tidal Transit in 2020, Jimmy tells us about transitioning into Maritime Industry as a secondary career and the latest news from Tidal Transit. . Who are Tidal Transit and what is their history? Tidal Transit is a Norfolk based CTV operator established in 2011 with a fleet of 6 x CTVs operating in […]

This month David and Chris tell us about their roles at Clyde based Malin Marine Services and the business’s ambitions to take the 200+ year old routes sailing into the future. . “…we look to utilise the established expertise within the team, coupled with cutting edge technology and techniques….” Who are Malin Marine Services, Where […]

With an international water based training career covering the UK, Australia, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Tenerife and Nigeria, Euan tells us more about himself and his business – You and Sea. . Our company ambition is simple: “Provide a reliable, trustworthy training centre that provides high quality training that both commercial and leisure users need and […]

We talk to George Moore, Business Development Manager at corporate member’s Specialist Marine Consultants; . Who are Specialist Marine Consultants and how did they originate? SMC, or Specialist Marine Consultants, are a specialist service provider to the marine and offshore energy sectors. We began by delivering Vessel Inspections and QHSE services to Oil & Gas […]

Neil informs us about his career and his new business as owner of Cormorant Cruises, based in Cornwall. . What is your background? I grew up within a family committed to the RNLI in a small town in Cornwall, when I was old enough I followed my family’s footsteps and became a volunteer myself. At […]

Ernst-Jan, Area Manager at South-Netherlands based Crew Services provider (and sponsors of the Workboat Association’s 25th Anniversary Drinks Reception) – ORCA Crew Services – tells us a little more about the ORCA team, their offering and objectives in this month’s Member Profile. (Pictured here on the left with two of his colleagues. Attendees of the […]

Stuart is the General Manager of new members: Outreach Offshore Ltd. In this month’s article he informs us about the company, its offering and some quick win ways to increase workboat lifting equipment safety. . “Joining the Workboat Association is an exciting move for Outreach Offshore – we would like to share our experience within […]