British Tugowners Association

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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
Pilots’ Pocket Guide & Checklist
Published in 2016 by the British Tugowners Association in conjunction with the UK Maritime Pilots' Association, the Pilots' Pocket Guide
The importance of life-jacket wearing
Reproduced courtesy of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) Video produced with the fishing industry in mind, however directly relevant
UK maritime industry comes together to eradicate use of Dangerously Weighted Heaving Lines.
The UK maritime industry is taking a leading stand in the fight against the illegal use of Dangerously Weighted Heaving
BTA welcomes IfA approval of new Marine Technical Superintendent Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship development gathers pace as the Chamber greatly welcomes the Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) recent announcement that it has approved
Towage and shipping companies aim to cut single-use plastics with new Charter
The UK Chamber of Shipping has launched its new Single-Use Plastic Charter. The Chamber and its members have a goal
BTA Safety Seminar 2020 – Virtual – 11 November
The British Tugowners Association shall hold its Annual Safety Seminar via video-conferencing on Wednesday 11 November running from 1000 –
UK EEZ Shipping Risks and Emergency Towage Provision Study Released
In 2018, the MCA commissioned Solis Marine Consultants and Frazer Nash to carry out a study into the pollution from
Policy Update for Medical Certifcation Requirements for Towage
The BTA has reached agreement with the MCA regarding requirements for medical training certification on board tugs.  Various BTA members