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The Workboat Association
Maritime Transportation
trade, association 4,675 followers
The trade association for Workboat Owners, Operators, Stakeholders and Professionals.
About us
The Workboat Association is the trade, skills and safety standards association for the workboat industry. Since its inception in 1994, the association has acted as a crucial point of liaison between its membership and key regulatory and industry bodies, such as the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and international Port States. It has also driven the creation of safety, technical and best practice standards, provided a unifying platform for industry lobbying and debate, and delivered industry-recognised training and certification opportunities. Core achievements include the introduction and subsequent revision of the MCA Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Small Workboats – the “Workboat Code” and, the formation and development of the multi-national Maritime Apprenticeship Schemes - with syllabuses in process covering all duties on board commercial vessels under 500GT. The Workboat Association has a membership base of over 200 UK and European workboat owners, operators, stakeholders and professionals, collectively representing around 1500 operational vessels and approximately 6000 direct personnel. Supporting you to start your first day within the industry, to operating a successful global fleet of vessels.
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External link for The Workboat Association
- Industry
- Maritime Transportation
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- trade, association
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
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trade, association ., GB
Employees at The Workboat Association
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Richard Brooks FICS FNI
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David Bryant MNA (Churchill Fellow)
Freelance Master 200/OOW 500 STCW11/2
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Kerrie Forster
Chief Executive Officer at The Workboat Association | Non Executive Director at Maritime UK | Owner at KF Maritime |Director Maritime Skills Alliance
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URGENT - Last day to take part: The Maritime Charities Group (MCG) has commissioned a study of the estimated size and demographic profile of the UK’s Merchant Navy and fishing fleet personnel and their dependents, from 2019–2040. The MCG will use this data to better understand the welfare needs, locations, challenges and changes facing seafarers and their dependents. This survey is intended only for UK nationals working as seafarers. You may also be a partner or family member of a seafarer: https://lnkd.in/eT4a8hET #maritimecharitiesgroup 🤝
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Chief Executive Officer at The Workboat Association | Non Executive Director at Maritime UK | Owner at KF Maritime |Director Maritime Skills Alliance
I am pleased to be speaking at Stephenson Harwood LLP MASS@Moorgate event, sponsored by Exail, Chartwell Marine Ltd and du Pré Marine in London on Thursday 31st October 2024. This event is suitable for anyone involved in MASS, USVs, UUVs, AUVs or AROVs. The program will highlight what industry leaders deem to be the most significant talking points for those investing or engaged in the autonomous vessel sector. For more information, to review the agenda for the day and to register to attend please click below. https://lnkd.in/ekniaJtA #AutonomousVessels #Marine #Maritime #workboat #workboats #workboatassociation #stephensonharwood
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𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🛥️ We’re happy to share that Polestar Publishing is now a member of the The Workboat Association (WA). The WA plays a key role in setting industry standards for safety, skills development, and best practices within the workboat industry. During our discussions with Kerrie Forster, CEO, we saw that the WA is an extremely positive organisation, with an enthusiastic and output-driven membership. We look forward to engaging with its >200 members on the development of education and training of workboat crew and thereby working on a safe and engaging environment. #polestarpublishing #maritime #workboat #workboats #workboatassociation
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"Never imagined I'd be in such an amazing job a couple of years ago, I really love this job so so much" Are the words of Ella Macey , Marine Engineer at Williams Shipping and Level 3 Workboat Apprenticeship Graduate ⚓ Ella has shared these brilliant photos from her time training with UKSA and Williams Shipping, having wrapped up her last course with us last month. We can't wait to see more from Ella as she continues loving life on the sea 🌊 To find out more about UKSA's Apprenticeships courses, visit https://lnkd.in/ehEjpw_a
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Today, we have published our second collection of cases for 2024 detailing accidents involving vessels from the merchant, fishing and recreational sectors. Special thanks to our three intro writers. #safety #Mariners
MAIB safety digest 2/2024 published
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September's edition of the Workboat Association Newsletter is available to read! This month we 'get to know' Tom Murdoch from Brimmond. We've also included some great information about T Levels and how they can be a fast-track route to recruitment for students. If you would like full access to the newsletter and for it to be sent directly to your inbox each month, email d.metcalfe@workboatassociation.org
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Members and guests of The Workboat Association clinked glasses on a River Thames cruise to mark 30 years of the association this week. Beginning in 1994 with just six members, the WA has grown year by year to the more than 230 members it has today. Welcoming guests at the event in London, chairman Kerrie Forster remarked that at the organisation’s 15th AGM in 2010, which Maritime Journal reported on, there were 17 members. Now, at 30 years old, the number has reached 230. “The situation of where the Workboat Association is today is extremely positive,” Forster said. “We have an enthusiastic and output-driven membership, and an equally proactive team on our board and behind our work groups.” Kerrie Forster has been involved as a Work Group chair then on the board since 2014, before being appointed CEO in 2019. “Our 30th anniversary is a significant milestone and a brilliant opportunity to reflect on where we have come from and where we would like to go,” he said. “Earlier in the day before the celebrations, the WA Committee met to discuss a strategy towards 2030. This foresight and steering will ensure that the association continues its drive and success for many years into the future.” The cruise on Monday evening was held onboard the three-deck city cruises vessel Erasmus, and left from St Katherine’s Dock next to the iconic Tower Bridge. The cruise took guests past the Houses of Parliament, O2 Arena (formerly known as the Millennium Dome), London Eye and Thames Barrier. Myles Metson, naval architect and project manager with the Orkney-based Green Marine, was at the party. “Since its formation, Green Marine (UK) has been a member of the Workboat Association, benefiting from its progressive growth,” he said. “The WA brings together knowledge and suppliers from a range of sectors. They provide near instantaneous safety and technical guidance on the Workboat Code and its integration with other MCA legislation, as well as multiple networking opportunities every year. “It further facilitates the opportunity for vessel operators such as ourselves, to get in front of regulatory bodies, maritime ministers, and other key decision makers.” Green Marine was founded in 2012. It operates throughout Europe, providing workboats, CTVs, heavy-lift and transport barges for the growing offshore energy industry. The company also carries out subsea surveys, offshore site surveys and cable installation, recovery and burial. Keep up to date on the latest industry news and whats happening with Maritime Journal; https://lnkd.in/eRqp9QrU
Workboat Association celebrates 30 years
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The Workboat Association is 30! Thank you to everybody who came to help us celebrate last night, cruising the Thames in central London. It was lovely to see so many happy people enjoying themselves. A big thank you to our sponsors AST Reygar and to the team at City Cruises UK #workboat #workboatassociation
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