In Our Industry

BIMCO is the world's largest international shipping association, which sets industry-standard contracts and champions best practice across global shipping.

The British Tugowners Association (BTA), represents UK harbour towage and promotes safety, best practice and high standards of training across the industry.

The Workboat Association, concerns UK trade, skills and safety standards body for the workboat industry, and sets best-practice standards and works closely with regulators such as the MCA.

The UK Harbour Masters' Association (UKHMA) is the professional body for harbour masters across the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man, dedicated to port marine safety and best practice in harbour operations.

The International Salvage Union (ISU) is the global voice of the marine salvage industry, whose members save life, protect the marine environment and keep world trade moving.

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) unites and represents owners and operators of tugs serving Europe's coastal ports, promoting safe and efficient towage across the region.

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