Blog | One Year After Humber incident, UK Lacks Vital Rescue Towage Capability One year on from the allision between the MV Solong and Stena Immaculate in the Humber, Robert Merrylees, Policy Director 2026 BTA AGM & Conference – Clay Day & Welcome Dinner Announced We are pleased to announce that as a change of activity, the British Tugowners Association will be holding its inaugural Clay Key safety lessons from MAIB investigation into the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter – MAIB Safety Bulletin 1/2026 The MAIB has this week published a safety warning video addressing the tragic capsize of the conventional tug Biter in British Tugowners Association | 2026 Annual General Meeting, Conference & Dinner Insight, Leadership and Collaboration Across the Towage Industry.The BTA invites its members, and all those with an interest in towage, New Firefighting Emergency Action Card Launched by the BTA The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has introduced a new Firefighting Emergency Action Card to support tug crews when called upon New Industry Guidance on Gog Ropes Released to Enhance Tug Safety The British Tugowners Association (BTA), UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) and the Workboat Association (WA) have jointly published “Gog Ropes: Industry BTA Annual Safety Seminar 2025 Report of Proceedings The 2025 BTA Annual Safety Seminar was held on Thursday 6 November, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Southampton, kindly British Tugowners Association Annual Safety Seminar 2025 Please Save the Date and Register Now to ensure you and your crew are able to join us for the Essential new guidance on the role of tugs in firefighting at sea The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs 1 2 3 … 9 Next »
