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 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 British Tugowners Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that it has launched a new award recognising and celebrating the future talent of the towage industry. 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 first Read more…
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Clydeport’s Charlie Simcox regarding the role of ports and tug operators in shipping’s decarbonisation efforts. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, which contributed to Read more…
The BTA has signed up to be supporting organisation for Seatrade Salvage & Wreck, taking place on 6-7 December 2023 in London, and Chamber members may avail of a Member Discount in attending. The BTA/Chamber is pleased to say that it is a supporting organisation for Seatrade Maritime Salvage & Read more…
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce the Annual General Meeting, Conference and Dinner 2023 will take place at the Clayton Hotel in Glasgow on Wednesday 17 May. The AGM, Conference and Dinner provides an ideal time for delegates to meet, exchange ideas and network. The programme is being Read more…