The YDSA will be hosting a webinar covering mandatory Safety Management System requirements under Workboat Code 3 Section 31 and the Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code Section 30 — A Briefing for Operators and Surveyors.
Presented by Ross Wombwell (Consultant: British Marine, YDSA, RYA), the session covers:
* Legal basis and application under WBC3 Section 31 and SPC Section 30
* The ten mandatory SMS elements under WBC3 Appendix 8 and SPC Appendix 7
* Compliance deadlines: 13 December 2026 (WBC3) and 13 December 2028 (SPC)
* Cyber security obligations under WBC3 Section 31.3 and SPC Appendix 7 Element 9
* The Person Ashore requirement and shore-based support obligations
* CA sampling role under MGN 710 (M) January 2026 and the SWB2 recording requirement
* CA review function under SPC Section 30.1.3
Date: 15th June 2026
Time: 16.00
This is more than an update—it’s a procedural necessity.
Ensure you maintain your knowledge and expertise in the field