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Click the link below to download the Workboat industry montage video 2021, created using WA members material: . Download here . .

Article by Chartwell Marine & the Workboat Association Unique collaboration on green fuels, new propulsion technology and hull-form optimization in the workboat sector will lay the foundation for global emissions reduction efforts Southampton, 2nd March – The workboat sector, comprising one of the strongest categories of the UK’s Ship Register and including many Small to […]

Winners Announcement!! A jury was nominated by the WA Training Workgroup to score the entries to this year’s Video Competition, we are pleased to announce the following winners who will all receive gift packs in reward!; Most interesting work scope and Best in Sector (Towing) – Holyhead Towing Company ‘Working in the Maldives’ Most inspiring Story / Script – […]

It is with deepest sadness we mourn the passing of the Workboat Association’s Life President: Norman Finlay MBE. Wednesday 5th August 2020, University Hospital Southampton, age 84. Following a career at sea and then as Superintendent of a dredger fleet, Mr Finlay became involved with workboats early in his career, and went on to become […]

12.07.2020 – London . The Industry Group comprising IADC, IAGC, IMCA, IOGP, ISOA and the Workboat Association (details below) applauds the breakthrough at an international maritime virtual summit hosted by the UK Government on 9 July where 12 other governments also pledged their support for actions needed to ensure the welfare of the world’s seafarers […]

Previous WA Chairman Mark Meade takes a look back at the creation and development of the Towage Good Practice Guides. . “Essentially it was designed to be a very down to earth and practical guide, it had to be easy to read and could be used not only to initially educate someone, but be kept […]

The Challenge, sponsored by the G+ and The Workboat Association is looking for solutions to safely enable an increase of the pax carrying capacity of workboats; which is currently severely limited due to necessary Covid-19 distancing controls. . Representatives from the G+ and the Workboat Association will be involved in the review of submissions. G+ […]

Mark Ranson reflects on John Percival’s role within the Workboat Association and the introduction of the John Percival Memorial Award. Who was John Percival? John Percival was well known in commercial workboat and leisure circles as the founder and head of Hoylake Sailing School (& John Percival Marine Associates (JPMA). After a career deep sea […]

Two of our VTE Assessors; Hugh Patience and David Brown, explain more about the VTE Scheme and what their role as Assessors includes. . Can you remember how you first got involved with the Voluntary Towing Endorsement Scheme? David: I first got involved in the Voluntary Endorsement Scheme on the invitation of the WA Secretary […]

To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Workboat Association, a dedication has been made to the Woodland Trust. This dedication will be used not only to preserve and protect the woodland specified in the dedication but enables the Woodland Trust to create and protect more native woods; providing places rich in trees and wildlife for […]

Many will be aware that just before the weekend a new UK Minister was appointed with the role of Minister for Maritime after the cabinet reshuffle. Kelly Tolhurst MP of Rochester / Strood, previously a small vessel Surveyor and Director of a Marine paints supplier in the UK has been appointed the position. In 2016 […]

We look back at some of the key events from the past 25 years and hear from the people involved and where they are now. This month we learn about the origins of the WA Safety Forum from it’s first Chairman; Philip Woodcock. “Of all the significant achievements that the Safety Forum has achieved; that […]