News
Take a look at some of our latest news and updates – if you would like to find out more about any of the details raised in these articles please get in touch.
New Online Application System
07/08/2026We are pleased to announce that we will be launching a new online application and screening system on 1st September 2026, which will replace the current, paper / PDF based system.
SOMWS – Singapore Meet-Up - September 2026
06/07/2026The Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors (SOMWS) is delighted to invite Members and Associate Members to join us for an evening of networking and reconnecting with industry colleagues at our upcoming Singapore Meet-Up.
SOMWS – Seminar and Dinner – June 2026 – Event Photos
10/06/2026Event Photos
SOMWS Workshop: The Role of Marine Warranty Surveyors in Offshore Energy and Renewables
14/04/2026The Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors (SOMWS) is pleased to invite insurance and risk professionals to attend an upcoming SOMWS Workshop, delivered in conjunction with the Joint Natural Resources Committee and hosted by the Lloyd’s Market
Regional informal event Abu Dhabi, February 2026
11/02/2026One of our members recently suggested to run informal regional events.
SOMWS Seminar & Dinner – 13th May 2026
12/01/2026We are delighted to inform you that this year’s SOMWS seminar and dinner will take place at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DH on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
SOMWS – Seminar and Dinner – May 2025 – Event Photos
24/07/2025Event photos
June 2025 edition of the SOMWS Newsletter
09/06/2025Please find attached the latest edition of the SOMWS Newsletter. This issue covers key updates in the offshore marine warranty sector, including upcoming events and industry challenges.
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March 2025 edition of the SOMWS Newsletter
27/03/2025Please find attached the latest edition of the SOMWS Newsletter. This issue covers key updates in the offshore marine warranty sector, including upcoming events and industry challenges.
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Welcome to our first Newsletter of 2025
10/02/2025Please find attached the latest edition of the SOMWS Newsletter. This issue covers key updates in the offshore marine warranty sector, including upcoming events, industry challenges, and the evolving role of MWS in project risk management.
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SOMWS December 2024 Newsletter
23/12/2024Welcome to the December 2024 edition of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors newsletter! This month, we bring you the latest SOMWS news and updates.
SOMWS November 2024 Newsletter
02/12/2024Welcome to the November 2024 edition of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors newsletter! This month, we bring you the latest SOMWS news and updates.
SOMWS October 2024 Newsletter
31/10/2024Welcome to the October 2024 edition of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors newsletter!
SOMWS – Seminar & Dinner – 14th May 2025
30/09/2024We are delighted to inform you that next year’s SOMWS seminar and dinner will take place at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DH on Wednesday 14th May 2025.
September 2024 - Newsletter
30/09/2024Welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors newsletter!
SOMWS Newsletter - August 2024
23/08/2024Welcome to the August 2024 edition of the Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors newsletter!
SOMWS Newsletter – July 2024
18/07/2024This month we are looking at a few very interesting pieces! First of all, we speak to an underwriter, who talks to us about challenges in the insurance market in the context of MWS service. This is a very interesting read!
Welcome to Our First SOMWS Newsletter!
14/06/2024We are pleased to present the first edition of the SOMWS newsletter.
SOMWS – Seminar and Dinner – May 2024 – Event photos
21/05/2024Event photos
SOMWS – Seminar & Dinner – 15th May 2024
15/05/2024We are delighted to inform you that this year’s SOMWS seminar and dinner will take place at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DH on Wednesday 15th May 2024.
Introducing The Len Messenger Award
05/02/2024We are delighted to announce the launch of The Len Messenger Award. The Len Messenger Award is to be presented to a candidate who in the opinion of the Board has made an outstanding contribution to the execution or practice of Marine Warranty Survey
MWS Fundamentals Presentation – 20th June 2023
20/06/2023Joint JNRC/SOMWS MWS Fundamentals presentation
SOMWS – Seminar and Dinner – May 2023 – Event photos
24/05/2023Event photos
SOMWS – Seminar and Dinner – 24 May 2023
24/05/2023We are delighted to inform you that the first SOMWS event of 2023 will take place at Trinity House, Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DH on Wednesday 24 May 2023.
History of SOMWS
04/11/2022In the run up to the year end and having seen a significant growth in the number of SOMWS members, it is the right time to provide more insight and update
SOMWS Mental Health & Wellbeing
13/04/2022The role of the marine warranty surveyor is a challenging position in many aspects; from working remotely from the rest of your team; to having to make challenging and sometimes unpopular decisions regarding operations. This can pose additional strai
SOMWS Board Minutes 8 December 2021
26/01/2022Minutes Attached
LMA - JRC - Renewables COP/SOW
15/10/2021The JRC have published the Renewables Code of Practice, Renewables Scope of Work and Renewables Certificate of Approval Requirements and Examples and Renewables Marine Warranty Survey Endorsement
LMA - JRC - Bulletins/Circulars
15/10/2021Joint Rig Committee (JRC) has just published the following Code of Practice
LMA - JRC - Lessons Learned
14/10/2021The Learning Opportunity Notifications (LON) are provided as an educational resource to raise greater awareness of major Upstream Energy losses and incidents.
SOMWS 3rd AGM - 26 May 2021
14/10/2021SOMWS held it’s 3rd AGM on Wednesday, 26th May 2021 online due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.
