KOTUG is pleased to announce that it completed the acquisition of Cleaning Technology and Consultancy B.V. (CTC b.v.) earlier this month. The transaction includes all assets, operations, and personnel marking an important milestone for both companies. 

CTC, a family-owned business founded by Mr. Bob Hortulanus in 1996, began as a supplier of tank cleaning –...

In a significant step toward sustainable inland shipping, KOTUG has received an order from Rotterdam-based sand handling and transport specialist, ROS, for the delivery of a fully electric pusher tug. The E-Pusher, model M, will be deployed in combination with barges provided by Jansma Shipping to establish an emission-free...

KOTUG International B.V. (‘KOTUG’) is pleased to announce that, through a partnership with the exclusive concessionaire for offshore towing services in Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo, it has been awarded a contract for ENI Congo to deliver critical marine services for the Congo LNG project. This significant project, situated...

KOTUG Guyana Inc, a 100% subsidiary of KOTUG International, is proud to announce a significant milestone since its inception in 2019 in Guyana. On 24 June 2024, Osman Munir, Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer at KOTUG Group of Companies and Director of KOTUG Guyana Inc, received approval for the...

KOTUG was honoured to participate in Shell's exciting MegaWatt Show at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA) on 17 June 2024. The event marked the unveiling of the first MegaWatt charger for marine and road transport, a significant leap towards the future of sustainable transport.    

As the operators of the...

KOTUG International is thrilled to announce our participation in Shell's unveiling of the first Mega Watt Charger for marine and road transport on 17th June 2024 at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). 

As the pioneers of the first fully electric pusher tug in commercial service, we have been utilising...

Recently, KOTUG International, in collaboration with SKEYE, successfully executed a pilot for our revolutionary Tug Drone. The line transfer was conducted over 400 meters (about 1312.34 ft), from a tug to the helideck of Heerema's Thialf crane vessel and vice versa.  

This groundbreaking demonstration marks a decisive step for KOTUG...

On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada Inc., a partnership between KOTUG International B.V. and Horizon Maritime Inc., held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs – Robert Allan Ltd. design – to service the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, at Sanmar Shipyards Altinova in...

KOTUG International B.V. (‘KOTUG’) proudly announces the signing of a significant framework agreement with Padmos for the construction of the complete E-Pusher lineup, comprising the S, M, and L models. This agreement marks a pivotal milestone for KOTUG, reaffirming the company's commitment to supporting the global energy transition and...

KOTUG participated in the Connecting Europe Days 2024, on 2 April at the SQUARE in Brussels, Belgium. Organised by the European Commission, it is Europe’s mobility Flagship event, bringing together 2,500 participants from all EU member states and neighbouring countries, from 2 to 5 April.

Under the guidance of Theresia...

Georgetown, Guyana

KOTUG Guyana, a local subsidiary of KOTUG International, a leading maritime service provider known for its innovative towage solutions, recently welcomed Dr. Martin Pertab, Director of the Local Content Secretariat (LCS), and his team aboard the SD Power, a state-of-the-art Offshore Terminal tug, at the Guyana Shore Base...

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We are excited to announce that KOTUG has been shortlisted for the prestigious International Tug & Salvage Awards 2024 in the category of 'Tug Owner of the Year Award'!

We have been recognised for our rapid expansion transforming into global offshore and terminal towage leader, innovations in...