The British Tugowners Association (BTA) held its AGM and Annual Conference at Hope Street Hotel in Liverpool, drawing over 80 delegates from across the UK and wider European towage community. This year’s Conference theme, Insight, Leadership and Collaboration Across the Towage Industry, brought together speakers from across the sector to Read more
Please save the date for the BTA s Annual Safety Seminar held on Thursday 5 November 2026 in Glasgow. The all day seminar, will be held at City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle St, G5 9XB, Glasgow, United Kingdom with lunch and refreshments provided. Details – All involved in Read more
The British Tugowners Association’s annual golf competition, the Sir William Crosthwaite Cup, will take place on Friday 25 September at Nizels Golf & Country Club, Kent, as part of the 4th Maritime & Offshore Community Golf Day. A HTP will be held the day prior with location TBC. Hosted in partnership with Riviera Read more
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) was delighted to sign a new collaborative agreement with Polestar Publishing at Seawork on 11 June. The agreement formalises a publishing partnership between the BTA and Polestar Publishing, strengthening a successful collaboration that has played a key role in the development and dissemination of industry Read more
BTA launches Second Edition of Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage Guide The British Tugowners Association (BTA) has published the Second Edition of Rope Selection, Procurement & Usage, providing updated guidance to support tug owners, operators, masters and technical personnel in the safe and effective management of towlines throughout their lifecycle. Read more
We are pleased to announce that as a change of activity, the British Tugowners Association will be holding its inaugural Clay Pigeon Shooting Tuition and Competition on 6 May as the networking activity for this year’s Annual General Meeting, Conference & Dinner. The Clay Day, generously supported by UZMAR Shipyards, is an afternoon Read more
Insight, Leadership and Collaboration Across the Towage Industry. The BTA invites its members, and all those with an interest in towage, to a two‑day gathering that brings the towage community together to connect, share expertise and engage with leaders shaping the future of UK towage. The programme opens with an Read more
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce the Annual General Meeting, Conference and Dinner 2023 will take place at the Clayton Hotel in Glasgow on Wednesday 17 May. The AGM, Conference and Dinner provides an ideal time for delegates to meet, exchange ideas and network. The programme is being Read more
In a series of interviews with members and associate members, the BTA will be publishing information regarding the businesses and people that make up the Association and industry. Our second interview from February 2023 is with Jörg Majewski from SCHOTTEL. What is your career & professional background and how did Read more
In a series of interviews with members and associate members, we will be publishing information regarding the businesses and people that make up the BTA. Our first interview is with Wencke Boerrigter from Polestar Publishing. What is your professional background and how did you get into towage? I have worked Read more