The British Tugowners Association AGM, Conference & Dinner took place at the Wotton House, Dorking, on 1 May 2024. The event brought together over 100 industry leaders, experts, and regulators with the conference focus on the most important of issues, People & Skills. The preceding day (30 April) saw members Read more
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by Simwave’s Ryan Verhagen on how their simulators can significantly enhance emergency response scenarios. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, which contributed to the success of the conference. Read more
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to be partnering with Seawork in 2024 as the event celebrates its 25th anniversary edition. The next Harbour Towage Panel is set to take place 11 June 15:30 – 17:30 at Seawork – the leading European commercial marine exhibition in Southampton running 11-13 June. Read more
The British Tugowners Association is delighted to announce the Annual General Meeting, Conference and Dinner 2024 will take place at the Wotton House, Surrey on 1 May. The AGM, Conference and Dinner provides an ideal time for delegates to meet, exchange ideas and network. The programme, which has an overarching Read more
The 2023 BTA Annual Safety Seminar took place at The Insurance Hall in London on Thursday 16 November with a record attendance of over 100 registered attendees spanning across towage operators, pilots, port & harbour authorities, insurers, accident investigators and manufacturers. The report of proceedings goes through the event in Read more
Western Maritime Training are offering a new course that consists of the following SQA units required for the OOW <500gt Near Coastal CoC – STCW II/3. The course is delivered using a blended learning programme. Amix of face-to-face classes and online learning and assessment. This includes a face-to-face course induction Read more
Join the British Ports Association (BPA) and British Tugowners Association (BTA) for a joint seminar for London International Shipping Week. The seminar will examine the opportunities and challenges in the design, construction, and operation of green hybrid & electric tugs in the UK. When -13 September 15:00 – 18:00. Where Read more
Following the annual BTA Conference, Edwin Lampert from Riviera Maritime wrote an article on the presentation by the UK Secretary of State’s Representative for Maritime Intervention and Salvage (SOSREP) and React Emergency Response’s Dennis Kusters. The BTA extends its gratitude to the speakers and Edwin for their expertise and professionalism, which contributed Read more
The British Tugowners Association (BTA) Annual General Meeting & Conference took place at the Clayton Hotel, Glasgow, on 17 May. The event brought together over 70 industry leaders, experts, and regulators to discuss pressing matters and topics of interest in the industry. The preceding day saw members undertake friendly competition Read more
The Trustees of the Maritime Educational Foundation have agreed to provide apprenticeship bursary funding for the British Tugowners Association (BTA) Tug specific apprenticeships, including the approved OOW 500gt Near Coastal and the Small Vessel Chief Engineer 3000gt/9000kW, and the Master 500gt Near Coastal currently in development. The process for companies Read more