The BTA has reached agreement with the MCA regarding requirements for medical training certification on board tugs. Various BTA members have queried and raised concern of the appropriateness that in the small vessel sector completion of Medical Care On Board is required for Masters following MGN 495, yet this leads Read more…
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) held it’s annual full day safety seminar on Wednesday 6 November 2019, returning to the Northern Lighthouse Board in Edinburgh where it was last held in 2017. The BTA thanks all the speakers for their participation and support and attendees for their enthusiasm. The outline Read more…
The MCA Publication of MGN 609 provides guidance for the exemption from the carriage of a rescue boat for Class IX tugs under 500gt. The MGN may be found via: www.gov.uk/government/publications/mgn-609-m-class-ix-tugs-under-500gt-guidance-for-exemption-from-the-carriage-of-a-rescue-boat The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) have concluded and responded to the public consultation on guidance for exemption from the carriage Read more…