Kerrie Forster

CEO

Workboat Association

About the Moderator

After 17 years working both on/offshore within various maritime industries, Kerrie is an industry Consultant and CEO of the Workboat Association - “The trade association for Workboat Owners, Operators, Stakeholders and Professionals.” Once a workboat vessel Master, he has substantial offshore experience onboard CTVs, Survey Vessels, Dive support and Anchor Handlers. Kerrie spent a number of years managing a fleet of workboats for an International company based in the Netherlands and has gained experience from working across the globe. Kerrie has a strong background in promoting a well-accepted safety culture, responsible work ethics and cross organisation understanding. He has designed QHSE documentation, systems/ controls and has led significant incident and accident investigations. Organising and providing training and technical advice to on/offshore workforces, he is an ISM lead auditor, certified in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods code and has developed and implemented ISO/OHSAS/IMO certification of various company Safety Management Systems. Currently living in Rotterdam NL, Kerrie actively represents the Workboat Industry and wider Offshore Contracting Sector speaking at and Chairing working groups and conferences, providing guidance and research to many National and International publications, campaigns and Government strategies. Kerrie is motivated in supporting all industry stakeholders from Regulators to Apprentices.

Matchmaking Information

Attending

Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 3: Transfer & Access: Managing crew transfer safety
Seawork 2021
Live

Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 3: Transfer & Access: Managing crew transfer safety

Started from : December 31, 2021
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 4, Session 1 - Episode 1: Practical steps to make engines & propulsion as sustainable as possible
Seawork 2023
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 4, Session 1 - Episode 1: Practical steps to make engines & propulsion as sustainable as possible

Started from : November 23, 2023
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 4, Session 3 - Episode 2: The relative benefits of Retrofit v’s New Build
Seawork 2024
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 4, Session 3 - Episode 2: The relative benefits of Retrofit v’s New Build

Started from : March 14, 2024
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 4: Utilising autonomous vessel technology to optimise efficiency
Seawork 2022
Live

Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 4: Utilising autonomous vessel technology to optimise efficiency

Started from : April 5, 2022
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 1: Vessel Design - Evidencing energy efficiency through vessel design
Seawork 2022
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 1: Vessel Design - Evidencing energy efficiency through vessel design

Started from : October 14, 2022
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 2: Vessel Circular Economy - Closed-loop Scrappage
Seawork 2022
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 2: Vessel Circular Economy - Closed-loop Scrappage

Started from : November 21, 2022
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 5: Hydrogen & Clean growth opportunities
Seawork 2022
Live

Commercial Marine Network | Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 2 Session 5: Hydrogen & Clean growth opportunities

Started from : June 21, 2022
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
The Workboat Association Safety Forum - Prevention of hand and finger injuries
Seawork 2025
Live

The Workboat Association Safety Forum - Prevention of hand and finger injuries

Started from : July 2, 2025
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 5: Port Infrastructure & Alternative fuels: Onshore & Offshore fuelling systems
Seawork 2023
Live

Get Set for Workboat 2050 - Series 3 Session 5: Port Infrastructure & Alternative fuels: Onshore & Offshore fuelling systems

Started from : June 13, 2023
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session
Workboat Association Safety Forum in partnership with the British Tug owners Association - On Demand
Seawork 2022
Live

Workboat Association Safety Forum in partnership with the British Tug owners Association - On Demand

Started from : June 22, 2022
Available until : August 31, 2030
Online Session