# xboat — MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 Compliance Platform

> xboat is the only compliance platform purpose-built for MCA Workboat Code Edition 3.0 (also known as Workboat Code Edition 3 or WBC Ed3). Designed for UK coded vessels under 24m in commercial use. 14 modules with full offline PWA support for Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance at sea.

## About

xboat helps UK workboat operators manage MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 compliance across 14 integrated modules. The MCA Workboat Code Edition 3.0 came into force on 13 December 2023 and xboat is the only platform designed from day one for Workboat Code Edition 3 requirements. It replaces spreadsheets, paper logs, and manual tracking with a single digital platform — accessible offline at sea via Progressive Web App (PWA) technology.

## Key Features

- **Certificate Tracking with OCR**: Upload and auto-extract certificate data. Track expiry dates with automated alerts at 7, 30, 60, and 90 days.
- **Planned Maintenance System**: Schedule and log maintenance tasks by time or engine hours. Component-level tracking with full history.
- **Custom Checklists with OCR Import**: Create custom checklists or import existing PDF checklists via OCR. Pre-departure, engine room, passenger briefing templates included.
- **Drill Log**: Record fire, MOB, abandon ship, damage control, pollution, first aid, security, and enclosed space drills. Track participants and outcomes per MCA requirements.
- **Risk Assessments**: Create and manage risk assessments with hazard identification, likelihood/severity scoring, control measures, and residual risk calculation.
- **SMS Builder (AI-Assisted)**: Build your Safety Management System document section-by-section with AI assistance. Export as PDF.
- **WorkboatGPT AI Assistant**: AI chatbot trained on MCA Workboat Code Edition 3, MGN 691, MSN 1865, MARPOL Annex I, MLC 2006, and COLREGS. Provides regulation-referenced answers with section citations.
- **MCA Survey Preparation**: Interactive survey checklist based on the official MCA Workboat Code survey requirements. Track readiness for initial, annual, intermediate, and renewal surveys.
- **MARPOL Oil Record Book**: Digital oil record book compliant with MARPOL Annex I. Record operations with proper codes (A–I), position data, and master signatures.
- **Crew Certificate Management**: Track individual crew member certificates, qualifications, and expiry dates separately from vessel certificates.
- **SSNR Training Pipeline**: Small Ships National Register training certificate tracking and crew qualification pipeline management.
- **Live AIS Tracking**: Real-time vessel position tracking via AIS (Automatic Identification System) with fleet map view.
- **Voyage Log**: Digital voyage record-keeping with departure/arrival ports, crew counts, weather, engine hours, fuel, and MCA passage plan tracking.
- **xboat Assured**: One-click full vessel compliance report. Hand to charterers and auditors to win contracts and pass inspections.
- **Offline PWA Support**: Full offline functionality as an installable Progressive Web App. Sync data automatically when connectivity returns.

## Pricing

- 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- Plans start from £8.99/month per vessel

## Compliance Standards Covered

- MCA Workboat Code Edition 3 (December 2023)
- MGN 691 (M+F) — Workboat Code of Practice
- MSN 1865 Amendment 1
- MARPOL Annex I — Oil pollution prevention
- MLC 2006 — Maritime Labour Convention
- COLREGS 1972 — International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

## 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

## Links

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