WELCOME TO THE BTA WEBSITE
 
The British Tugowners Association promotes the interests of port towage operators, representing their views on legislative and economic issues, providing training and career development portfolios and advancing safety and technical development within the industry.
 
Towage is a vital element in the safe and efficient operation of the majority of ports in the UK. Hundreds of vessel movements every day are assisted by the 160 tugs operated by the members of the BTA.
 
Tugs are equally a front-line resource. Constantly available around the UK, tugs play a key role in salvage, rescue, fire-fighting and pollution prevention. Several BTA members are also professional salvors and are active members of the International Salvage Union.

75 years of the BTA by Captain David Brown
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