The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently issued Version 3 of the Workboat Code, bringing in updated compliance regulations for commercial workboats and pilot vessels.
In response, I.C. Brindle & Co Ltd has published the Workboat Code 3 Training Manual – 5th Edition, replacing the earlier 4th Edition based on Workboat Code 2. This latest manual is designed to help operators stay fully compliant with the new standards.
The training manual is comprised of approximately 120 pages in a ring binder🔹 Vessels under 24 metres engaged in commercial operations at sea
🔹 Purpose-built pilot boats of any size (suitable for both inland and offshore use)
🔹 Craft carrying cargo, or up to 12 passengers and/or industrial personnel
🔹 UK-registered vessels operating worldwide, and non-UK vessels in UK territorial waters
🔹 Remotely operated unmanned vessels with keels laid on or after 13th December 2023
Continuing the practical approach of earlier versions, our loose-leaf manual is fully structured around the requirements of Workboat Code 3. Each section corresponds with the relevant parts of the Code, including newly mandated detail on lifesaving appliances (LSA) and their associated procedures—now featured in the 5th Edition.
To help ensure full compliance, the final section allows operators to input vessel-specific information, with straightforward guidance included. The loose-leaf design also means updates can be made easily whenever needed.
I.C. Brindle training manuals are widely trusted and well-established, with no known rejections by Administration surveyors—giving you peace of mind when it comes to compliance.
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Delivery Times
Orders are dispatched Monday to Friday via First Class Royal Mail or Courier Express Delivery.
Delivery can take up-to 1-3 working days from dispatch.
We aim to dispatch orders placed before 1400 hours weekdays on the same day.
Orders placed after 2pm Monday to Thursday will be dispatched the following working day.
Fridays after 1400 hours and over the weekend are dispatched the next working day.
Delivery Charges
Delivery will be added at checkout and all prices include VAT
All Liferaft Orders are FREE of Charge* UK Mainland Only via Courier or to a Collection Point: see Terms and Conditions for FREE Liferaft deliveries as above.
Other Items purchased at the same time as the liferaft will have a delivery charge applied.
Delivery Services We Use
Standard First Class Royal Mail Delivery – 1-3 working days from dispatch for X Small Items to Large Items that do not require Special Provisions to Ship.
 Courier Only APC or FedEx Delivery – 1-2 working days from dispatch for Extra Large/Heavy items or with restrictions or Special Provisions required to ship. Items ordered with batteries are Courier Only delivery. All lifejackets and any products of high value or containing a cylinder are Courier Only delivery
Collection from our Suffolk Marine Safety Shop is FREE and orders can be collected Monday-Friday between 8:30-17:30, excluding Bank Holidays.
Please wait until you have received an email notification that your order has been processed before coming to collect. Orders placed over the weekend are processed the next working day.
Please allow a longer time for the order to be processed due to the business being closed over the weekend or bank holiday.
Collection & Drop Off* Orders are available to be delivered to a Suffolk Marine Safety collection point for customers to collect at their free will. Collection points are accessible 24/7.
Deliveries to the collection points at the following marinas are subject to scheduling and a delivery charge applies and will be added at checkout.
Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Guernsey, Jersey & Scottish Islands and Highlands.
We also offer deliver to Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Guernsey, Jersey & Scottish Islands and Highlands. Deliveries to these areas will be subject to a delivery charge.
This service can be added to your order as you progress through checkout.
Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Guernsey, Jersey and Scottish Islands and Highlands may take slightly longer to arrive. Please allow 2 to 4 days from dispatch.
Please contact us prior to placing your order for a quote of delivery to avoid any unwanted delivery charges.
We are unable to provide prices for shipping outside of the UK via our website, please contact us for a bespoke quotation for delivery outside of the UK.
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