17 Jun 24 BTA Annual Conference Report 2024 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 undertake friendly competition at the Annual GolfCompetition for the Sir William Crosthwaite Cup, played in the sun at The Drift Golf Club, East Horsley.Please find attached an overview of the proceedings and presentations. For any further questions please contact the BTA Secretary – Robert Merrylees rmerrylees@ukchamberofshipping.com Annual Conference Report BMT Presentation MCA Presentation Fleetwood Nautical College Presentation HR Wallingford Presentation Simwave Presentation Share:
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