About Us
Marine contracting, in our blood.
Humber Workboats Ltd. has been operating workboats, dredgers and survey vessels from the Humber for over five decades.
Our Story
From a single boat to a complete capability.
Humber Workboats Ltd. has grown from a single-vessel operation in the early 1970s into one of the UK's most capable independent marine contractors — owning and operating a full fleet of multicats, dredgers, heavy-lift platforms and survey vessels.
We've worked alongside major ports, energy operators, civil contractors and government agencies. What hasn't changed is the way we work: directly, transparently, with crews that know our boats inside-out.
A short history
Founded on the Humber
Humber Workboats begins with a single vessel, serving local port operators.
Expansion into dredging
Acquisition of dedicated dredging plant for berth maintenance contracts.
Heavy-lift capability
Mortlift 2 commissioned, opening up offshore and installation work.
Survey division launched
Hydrographic survey vessels added to support pre- and post-dredge work.
A complete fleet
Eight owned vessels delivering marine contracting across UK waters.
What we stand for
The values that have kept us trusted, vessel after vessel, project after project.
Family-run
Decades of continuous family ownership and on-the-ground leadership.
Skilled crews
Experienced, ticketed crews with low turnover and deep institutional knowledge.
Local expertise
Intimate knowledge of the Humber, the East Coast and UK estuaries.
Quality first
A reputation built on doing the job right — and doing it safely.
Recognition
Awards & accreditations
Maritime UK Member
Active member of Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the UK maritime sector.
Port Safety Commendation
Recognised by port authorities for sustained operational safety performance.
Apprenticeship Provider
Long-standing supporter of the next generation of marine engineers and mariners.
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