# xboat — MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 Compliance Platform — Complete Reference

> xboat is the only compliance platform purpose-built for MCA Workboat Code Edition 3.0 (Workboat Code Edition 3 / WBC Ed3). Built for UK coded vessel operators running workboats under 24m in commercial use regulated under MCA Workboat Code Edition 3. 14 integrated modules with full offline PWA support for Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance at sea.

## Company Overview

xboat is a maritime compliance SaaS platform designed specifically for MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance in the UK workboat industry. It digitises the compliance, safety, and operational record-keeping requirements mandated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) under the Workboat Code Edition 3.0 (also known as MCA Workboat Code Edition 3, in force since 13 December 2023).

The platform is built as a Progressive Web App (PWA), meaning it can be installed on any device and used fully offline — critical for vessels operating at sea under Workboat Code Edition 3 with intermittent or no connectivity. Data syncs automatically when the vessel returns to connectivity.

## Target Audience

- UK workboat operators (vessels under 24m LOA in commercial use)
- Designated Persons Ashore (DPA)
- Vessel masters and skippers
- Marine superintendents
- Fleet managers
- Certifying Authorities preparing vessels for MCA survey

## The Problem xboat Solves

UK workboat operators must maintain extensive compliance records across multiple regulatory frameworks. Traditionally this involves:
- Paper-based certificate registers prone to missed expiry dates
- Spreadsheet-based maintenance logs with no automated reminders
- Physical oil record books that can be damaged or lost
- Manual drill logging with inconsistent record formats
- Disconnected systems requiring duplicate data entry
- No access to records when at sea (offline)

xboat consolidates all compliance record-keeping into a single digital platform with automated alerts, AI assistance, and offline capability.

## Detailed Module Descriptions

### 1. Certificate Tracking with OCR
Upload vessel certificates (Workboat Certificate, Loadline Certificate, Radio Licence, MLC Certificate, etc.) and automatically extract key data using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The system tracks:
- Certificate name and type
- Issue and expiry dates
- Issuing authority
- Document storage
- Automated expiry alerts at configurable intervals (7, 30, 60, 90 days)

### 2. Planned Maintenance System (PMS)
Schedule and track maintenance tasks for all vessel components:
- Time-based intervals (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Engine hour-based intervals
- Component categorisation (hull, engine, electrical, safety equipment, navigation)
- Maintenance history and completion logging
- Overdue task highlighting

### 3. Custom Checklists with OCR Import
Create operational checklists or import existing PDF checklists via OCR:
- Pre-departure checklists
- Engine room checks
- Passenger briefing checklists
- Safety equipment checks
- Custom checklists for any operational requirement
- Completion tracking with timestamps and user attribution
- This is the ONLY platform offering OCR checklist import for workboats

### 4. Drill Log
Record all mandatory drills required under the Workboat Code:
- Man Overboard (MOB)
- Fire drills
- Abandon ship
- Damage control
- Pollution response
- First aid
- Security
- Enclosed space entry
Each drill records: date, type, scenario, participants, outcome (satisfactory/unsatisfactory/cancelled), observations, corrective actions, and evidence uploads.

### 5. Risk Assessments
Create and manage operational risk assessments:
- Hazard identification
- Likelihood and severity scoring (risk matrix)
- Control measures documentation
- Residual risk calculation after controls applied
- Assessment status workflow (draft → submitted → approved)
- PDF export for survey presentation

### 6. SMS Builder (AI-Assisted)
Build a complete Safety Management System (SMS) document:
- Section-by-section editor covering all required SMS elements
- AI assistance for drafting section content
- Version tracking
- PDF export of complete SMS document
- Aligned with MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 SMS requirements

### 7. WorkboatGPT AI Assistant
AI chatbot specifically trained on UK maritime regulations:
- MCA Workboat Code Edition 3
- MGN 691 (M+F)
- MSN 1865 Amendment 1
- MARPOL Annex I
- MLC 2006
- COLREGS 1972
Provides regulation-referenced answers citing specific sections, tables, and annexes. Supports vessel-contextual queries when a vessel is selected.

### 8. MCA Survey Preparation
Interactive survey readiness checklist:
- Based on official MCA Workboat Code survey requirements
- Covers initial, annual, intermediate, and renewal surveys
- Chapter-by-chapter progress tracking
- Code reference citations for each requirement
- Completion percentage dashboard

### 9. MARPOL Oil Record Book
Digital oil record book compliant with MARPOL Annex I:
- Operation codes A through I
- Position recording (latitude/longitude)
- Port name logging
- Tank details
- Officer name and master signature tracking
- Chronological entry log
- PDF export for inspection

### 10. Crew Certificate Management
Track individual crew member certificates and qualifications:
- Certificate type and number
- Issue and expiry dates
- Issuing authority
- Role-based certificate requirements
- Document upload and storage

### 11. SSNR Training Pipeline
Small Ships National Register (SSNR) training certificate tracking:
- Training provider records
- Course completion tracking
- Certificate holder management
- Qualification pipeline visibility

### 12. Live AIS Tracking
Real-time vessel position monitoring:
- AIS (Automatic Identification System) data integration
- Fleet map view with all vessel positions
- Speed over ground (SOG) and course over ground (COG)
- Navigation status
- Heading information

### 13. Voyage Log
Digital voyage record-keeping:
- Departure and arrival ports with timestamps
- Crew and passenger counts
- Weather conditions and sea state
- Engine hours and fuel consumption
- Distance in nautical miles
- MCA passage plan completion tracking
- Incident recording

### 14. xboat Assured
One-click full vessel compliance report:
- Generates a comprehensive compliance status report for the vessel
- Designed for charterers, auditors, and certifying authorities
- Demonstrates survey readiness and regulatory compliance at a glance
- Helps win contracts and pass inspections with documented proof

## Offline PWA Capability

xboat is built as a Progressive Web App with full offline support:
- Install on any device (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux)
- All modules functional offline
- Data stored locally using IndexedDB
- Automatic sync when connectivity returns
- Background sync queue for pending changes
- Offline status indicator in the UI

## Pricing

- **Free Trial**: 14 days, no credit card required, full access to all modules
- **Plans**: Start from £8.99/month per vessel
- **Multi-vessel**: Fleet pricing available

## Technical Details

- **Frontend**: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Vite
- **Backend**: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Edge Functions, Auth, Storage)
- **AI**: Anthropic Claude (WorkboatGPT), Lovable AI Gateway (SMS Builder)
- **Maps**: Leaflet with OpenStreetMap tiles
- **PDF**: jsPDF with AutoTable
- **Offline**: Service Worker, IndexedDB, Background Sync

## Regulatory Framework

The MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 came into force in December 2023 and applies to:
- Vessels of less than 24 metres load line length
- In commercial use as workboats
- Operating in UK waters or registered in the UK

The Code is divided into categories based on operational area:
- **Category 0**: Unrestricted
- **Category 1**: Up to 150 miles from a safe haven
- **Category 2**: Up to 60 miles from a safe haven
- **Category 3**: Up to 20 miles from a safe haven
- **Category 4**: Up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point
- **Category 5**: Up to 3 miles from a nominated departure point
- **Category 6**: To sea, within a harbour or river

## Company

- Operated by The World of Superyachts Ltd, registered in Scotland
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certified
- ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management Certified
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xboatlive-com

## URLs

- Website: https://xboatlive.com
- Register: https://xboatlive.com/register
- Login: https://xboatlive.com/login
- Contact: https://xboatlive.com/contact
- Changelog: https://xboatlive.com/changelog
- Privacy Policy: https://xboatlive.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://xboatlive.com/terms

## Contact

- Website: https://xboatlive.com/contact
- Email: info@xboatlive.com
- Phone: +44 141 370 0848