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Key safety lessons from MAIB investigation into the capsize and sinking of the tug Biter – MAIB Safety Bulletin 1/2026
The MAIB has this week published a safety warning video addressing the tragic capsize of the conventional tug Biter in
British Tugowners Association | 2026 Annual General Meeting, Conference & Dinner
Insight, Leadership and Collaboration Across the Towage Industry.The BTA invites its members, and all those with an interest in towage,
New Firefighting Emergency Action Card Launched by the BTA
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has introduced a new Firefighting Emergency Action Card to support tug crews when called upon
New Industry Guidance on Gog Ropes Released to Enhance Tug Safety
The British Tugowners Association (BTA), UK Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) and the Workboat Association (WA) have jointly published “Gog Ropes: Industry
BTA Annual Safety Seminar 2025 Report of Proceedings
The 2025 BTA Annual Safety Seminar was held on Thursday 6 November, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in Southampton, kindly
British Tugowners Association Annual Safety Seminar 2025
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Essential new guidance on the role of tugs in firefighting at sea
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural guide on the Use of Tugs
Riviera Article: Robert G Allan receives BTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert G Allan, the influential naval architect who transformed his family business into one of the world’s foremost tugboat design
Riviera Article: MCA chief: ‘We need the tug industry like never before’
Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief executive Virginia McVea has characterised tug operators as "critical national capability" while announcing the reinstatement