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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
Riviera Article: MCA moves from ‘start over’ seafarer certification system in digital revolution
The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency will fundamentally transform seafarer certification from September 2025, ending an outdated system that forced
Riviera Article: Tug guide stems fighting today’s fires with yesterday’s tactics
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the launch of the BTA Guide - Use of
Riviera Article: Shipbuilding rebirth anchors Belfast Harbour’s bid to lead UK maritime renaissance
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Belfast Harbour Commissioners CEO, Joe O'Neil.
British Tugowners Association Tug Trainee of the Year Award 2026
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that nominations for the 2026 Tug Trainee of the Year Award
BTA Annual Conference Report 2025
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) held its AGM and Annual Conference at the historic Belfast Harbour Commissioners, drawing over 80
New “Zero To Hero” Apprenticeship launched to provide new opportunities for a career at sea
As part of National Careers Week, industry and Government have welcomed funding approval for a new, key, maritime apprenticeship, that
BTA AGM & Conference 2025
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce registrations are now live for its 90th Annual General Meeting, Conference and