The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2026 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…
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) held its AGM and Annual Conference at the historic Belfast Harbour Commissioners, drawing over 80 delegates from the UK, European ’s towage and wider maritime community. This year’s conference brought into focus key themes including maritime decarbonisation, emergency response, future fuels, and industry resilience. The 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…