BTA Annual Conference Report 2024

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…

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Riviera Article: Tug crews require capabilities that stretch beyond mandatory STCW training

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…

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Riviera Article: Sustaining the workforce of the future

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…

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BTA Annual Safety Seminar 2023 Report of Proceedings

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…

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