Workboat Code Edition News Today

A new workboat code from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) comes into force today (13 December), drawing together regulations into a single doc...

Mark Johnson, partner; Fiona Cain, counsel; and Kayley Rousell, trainee solicitor at Haynes and Boone, talk autonomous vessels regulations.

This note clarifies UK interpretations for determining load line length on vessel hull forms which feature cut-outs, removable end sections and stepped or recessed decks.

Crush incident during transfer from workboat Beinn Na Caillich to a feed barge with loss of 1 life Location: Ardintoul Point, Loch Alsh, Scotland. From: Read our marine accident investigation report, which includes what happened, actions taken and recommendations: Summary At about 1510 on 18 February 2020, the Ardintoul fish farm assistant manager drowned after falling into the water from a feed barge access ladder during a boat transfer. He stepped from the deck onto the ladder while Beinn...