BTA Annual Conference Report 2023

The British Tugowners Association (BTA) Annual General Meeting & Conference took place at the Clayton Hotel, Glasgow, on 17 May. The event brought together over 70 industry leaders, experts, and regulators to discuss pressing matters and topics of interest in the industry. The preceding day saw members undertake friendly competition Read more…

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Efficient and Safe Harbour Towage Operations

The European Tugowners Association in collaboration with the European Maritime Pilots Association launched a joint animation detailing the importance of efficient and safe harbour towage operations for all port users. Proper exchange of information between the captain of the assisted vessel, the pilot and the tug master(s) is essential before Read more…

Pilots’ Pocket Guide & Checklist

Published in 2016 by the British Tugowners Association in conjunction with the UK Maritime Pilots’ Association, the Pilots’ Pocket Guide & Checklist has sold almost 2,000 copies globally in promoting and improving safety in harbour towage. Based on industry best practice, it includes checklists and guidance covering Pilot/Master exchange of Read more…

Annual Safety Seminar 2019 – Presentations

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…