Please save the date for the BTA s Annual Safety Seminar held on Thursday 5 November 2026 in Glasgow.

The all day seminar, will be held at City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle St, G5 9XB, Glasgow, United Kingdom with lunch and refreshments provided.

Details – All involved in harbour towage, pilotage and port operations are strongly encouraged to save the date.

The seminar will see presentations from across the industry with speakers and topics soon to follow. 

Attendance is free for members of the BTA, UK Chamber, British Ports Association, Port Skills & Safety, UK Harbour Masters Association, UK Maritime Pilots Association, and Workboat Association along with invited guests. Non-members are welcome to join the day for £200.00 ex vat.

Informal Dinner – An informal private supper will be held the night before in Glasgow for BTA members and invited guests. For those traveling up the day before and wish to join, please contact Graysen Morency, gmorency@ukchamberofshipping.com. Please note that food and beverages will be at attendees’ own expense.

Accommodation – Attendees are invited to organise their accommodation. Nearby hotels can be found by clicking here,  alternatively, attendees may make their own arrangements. 

Sponsorships – Exhibition sponsorship opportunities exist and interested parties should contact Tony Jerome, tjerome@ukchamberofshipping.com for more details.

Further details on the content of the seminar will follow.