Workboats & Tugs


A workboat is a general term for a wide variety of vessels, from tugs and harbour launches to larger multicats and the fast crew transfer vessels. These workboats usually work with small crews of 2-6 people, covering the wide variety of duties required. They may work with a range of contractors on projects like port construction or infrastructure or the offshore energy industries, constructing and operating offshore wind farms. Another key vessel is the Harbour tug, which will assist larger ships to manoeuvre in confined water and berth safely. The work tends to be quite varied allowing crew to quickly gain a wide range of experiences.


Inland waterways


Our Inland Waterways include lakes, lochs, canals, non-tidal rivers, tidal rivers and estuaries, essentially any marine area or waterway not classified as being ‘at sea’. A significant amount of commercial trade and activity takes place on our Inland Waterways, including passenger and freight movement. Again, the skills required vary enormously, from management and administration to on-board and customer services.


Engineering


Engineering is all about solving problems using specialist technical and practical skills. It’s all about maths, science, research, prototypes, design, maintenance and production. Marine engineers are involved in the design, construction, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of everything from the main propulsion engines to auxiliary machinery and systems found in all kinds of ships. Depending on their employer, they may also be responsible for land-based equipment such as cranes and carriers.


Naval Architecture & Boat Design Naval architects are primarily involved in the design of vessels which move just above, on or under the sea, such as tankers, passenger ferries, warships, drilling platforms, submarines, hovercraft or yachts. Their work includes planning the construction process, the supply of materials, fitting-out and testing. There are also specialised technical problems to be solved in areas such as cargo handling. Some naval architects advise on the repair and maintenance of fleets. Some shipping organisations may also employ a naval architect


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