innovative solutions for construction, TV/film, diving, and surveying.

Workboats UK provides a comprehensive range of skippered workboat charter and marine support services across the UK. Our offerings include:

• TV & Film marine support
• General workboat charter (for cargo/personnel transfer
• Pontoon moving)
• Marine survey support (hydrographic, environmental, diver-based)
• Diving support services
• Marine construction support (including material delivery to restricted land access areas)
• Emergency marine response (24/7 safety standby, salvage, environmental incident support).

While based in Plymouth, Workboats UK operates nationwide across the UK.

Our versatile fleet and experienced crews are capable of supporting projects in diverse marine environments, including coastal waters, inland waterways (rivers, canals), harbours, docks, and offshore locations.

We can mobilise quickly to meet your project’s demands wherever you are in the UK.

Absolutely, safety is our top priority!

All Workboats UK vessels are fully coded and regularly inspected to meet and exceed stringent UK maritime safety regulations.

Our skippers and crews are highly trained, certified professionals, adhering to the highest industry benchmarks and strict Health & Safety Executive guidelines for every operation.

You can reach us directly via phone, but email is our preferred method as it allows you to provide us with all the necessary details to prepare an accurate and tailored quotation for your project.

When emailing us for a quote, please include as much of the following information as possible:

1. Service(s) Required: Clearly state the type of marine support you need (e.g., General Workboat Charter, Marine Construction Support, Diving Support, TV & Film, Emergency Response, Marine Survey).
2. Project Location: Specify where in the UK your project will take place (e.g., a specific harbour, coastal area, river, or offshore location).
3. Estimated Duration: Provide an approximate start date and the expected length of the charter (e.g., half-day, full-day, multiple days, weeks).
4. Specific Equipment Needs: Detail any particular equipment you plan to use or require our assistance with (e.g., heavy plant, dive gear, survey instruments, camera cranes).
5. Personnel Requirements: Indicate how many people will need to be transported or supported.
6. Nature of the Project: Briefly describe the work being undertaken (e.g., pier repair, filming a documentary, seabed sampling, a specific dive inspection).
7. Any Unique Challenges: Mention any known site-specific challenges, such as tidal restrictions, limited land access, or specific environmental considerations.

Workboats UK provides 24/7 rapid mobilisation for emergency marine response.

We understand that critical situations require immediate action, and our dedicated teams and vessels are on standby to deploy swiftly to your location, day or night, to assist with safety standby, salvage, environmental incidents, or search & rescue support.