Find out how the British Tugowners Associations represents the interests its members in matters of safety, certification, environment and business.
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) held its AGM and Annual Conference at Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool, drawing over 80 delegates from across the UK and wider European towage community. This year’s Conference theme, Insight, Read more
BTA launches Second Edition of Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage Guide The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has published the Second Edition of Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage, providing updated guidance to support tug owners, operators, Read more
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has introduced a new Firefighting Emergency Action Card to support tug crews when called upon to assist in shipboard fire emergencies. This quick-reference card sets out essential steps and questions Read more
The British Tugowners Association (BTA), UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) and the Workboat Association (WA) have jointly published “Gog Ropes: Industry Advice”, a new guidance document aimed at improving safety in conventional towage operations. This resource Read more
The 2025 BTA Annual Safety Seminar was held on Thursday 6 November, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Southampton, kindly sponsored by Sanmar, Boluda Towage and Damen. The event welcomed over 90 attendees including tug Read more
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs in Firefighting at its Annual Conference in Belfast on 7 May 2025. This comprehensive new Read more
British Tugowners Association
Located at, the UK Chamber of Shipping
30 Park Street
London
SE1 9EQ
Secretary: Robert Merrylees
rmerrylees@ukchamberofshipping.com
+44 (0) 207417 2843