The International Jack-Up Barge Owners Association (IJUBOA) held a general meeting in Brussels last month and agreed on actions that will achieve its mission of promoting the use of jack-up barges as safe and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of challenges. Following two years hard work the Association has made substantial progress in the training and qualification of both current and future jack-up barge masters. Accreditation of prior experience will preserve the “grandfather rights” of existing barge masters. After a practical and oral assessment they will receive a “Green Book” showing that they have reached the necessary standards. It will also provide a record of their growth in skills as the industry develops.