New British Tugowners Association vice chair elected

Alasdair Smith has been elected vice chairman of the British Tugowners Association (BTA) by an executive committee that met in London, UK, last week.

Mr Smith is commercial director of Forth Ports subsidiary Targe Towing and has been involved with the BTA for over 10 years.

He will support BTA chairman Geert Vandecappelle, who is also chief executive of Boluda Towage Europe, in helping the association’s membership and to provide industry support.