The British Tugowners Association (BTA) issue to industry the revised UK Standard Conditions for Towage and Other Services (2024). Industry is invited to note and make use of the revised Conditions (2024). A foreword by the Review Panel Chair – Nick Dorman is provided below and included within the full Read more…
The Seminar will take place on Thursday 14 November 2024, at Leith Cruise Terminal, Edinburgh, kindly hosted by Forth Ports. The day will run from 0900-1600 with lunch and refreshments provided The Seminar will examine recent incidents, discuss accident prevention, and hear from tug experts, insurers, and investigators. With an Read more…
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2025 Tug Trainee of the Year Award are now open. The BTA’s Tug Trainee of the Year Award, kindly sponsored for Sanmar Shipyards, is now live and open for nominations, and will award its the recipient at the Read more…
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Dr Phil Thompson of BMT on ‘bringing out the best in people using the synthetic tug master and pilot training environment’. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, Read more…
The British Tugowners Association AGM, Conference & Dinner took place at the Wotton House, Dorking, on 1 May 2024. The event brought together over 100 industry leaders, experts, and regulators with the conference focus on the most important of issues, People & Skills. The preceding day (30 April) saw members Read more…
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Simwave’s Ryan Verhagen on how their simulators can significantly enhance emergency response scenarios. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, which contributed to the success of the conference. Read more…
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Sanmar’s Gary Dockerty which provided a shipbuilder’s perspective on people and skills in a new era for towage. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, which contributed to Read more…
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to be partnering with Seawork in 2024 as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary edition. The next Harbour Towage Panel is set to take place 11 June 15:30 – 17:30 at Seawork – the leading European commercial marine exhibition in Southampton running 11-13 June. Read more…
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce the Annual General Meeting, Conference and Dinner 2024 will take place at the Wotton House, Surrey on 1 May. The AGM, Conference and Dinner provides an ideal time for delegates to meet, exchange ideas and network. The programme, which has an overarching Read more…
The 2023 BTA Annual Safety Seminar took place at The Insurance Hall in London on Thursday 16 November with a record attendance of over 100 registered attendees spanning across towage operators, pilots, port & harbour authorities, insurers, accident investigators and manufacturers. The report of proceedings goes through the event in Read more…