06 Dec 22 BTA Annual Safety Seminar 2022 Report of Proceedings The 2022 BTA Annual Safety Seminar, held 10 November at the Northern Lighthouse Board, Edinburgh, sought to share innovative ideas and drive progress regarding safety in the towage industry, focussing on establishing improved equipment and methods of recovering persons in the water. The report of proceedings goes through the event in detail, describing some of the pertinent moments from the day.Guest speaker presentations have also been uploaded for further insights into the people, businesses and ideas that were presented. Feedback and comments are welcome, please send them to wrann@ukchamberofshipping.com Report of Proceedings Alan McPherson Forth Ports Quiksling Maritime Skills Academy Scott Baker Persons in Water Guide to Good Practice Guide Launch Safety Statistics 2021 Oliver Burke The OB Rail Zelim Share:
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