News

July 2025

We’re proud to welcome SD Rosso and SD Chatboul—two powerful RAstar 3200 tugs—on their journey to Senegal.

https://youtu.be/gpe_mkO5dD8

Both vessels are en route to support KOTUG’s long-term offshore terminal operations in the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field, where we provide essential towage and marine support services for the region’s cutting-edge LNG infrastructure.

With 80 tonnes of bollard pull and top-tier safety and environmental specs, these sisters are...

July 2025

Strengthening Maritime Safety: Tug and Pilot Training at Seamen’s Church Institute

Building on the success of previous years, KOTUG and Seamen’s Church Institute’s Center for Maritime Education (CME) once again joined forces in Houston to deliver an intensive and highly practical training program for our Tug Masters and Buckeye Bahamas Hub’s Pilots operating in Freeport, Grand Bahama.

This year, the program...

July 2025

Kooren Foundation supports Plastic Whale with donation following team plastic fishing initiative

Last month, KOTUG team members took part in a plastic fishing activity in Rotterdam, organized by Plastic Whale — a foundation dedicated to creating a plastic-free land and sea while inspiring people to act. The experience was more than just a day on the water: it highlighted the importance...

May 2025

POWERING THE FUTURE: KOTUG TO DELIVER ZERO-EMISSION EPUSHER TO LITHUANIA’S INLAND WATERWAYS

The project is co-funded by the European Union under the “Next Generation Lithuania” Economic Recovery and Resilience Plan, which allocated €11 million for low-emission inland waterway solutions.

KOTUG International, through its subsidiary Kotug Push-it B.V., has been awarded a landmark contract by the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority (VVKD) to deliver...

May 2025

KOTUG Canada Powers Safer, Smarter Waters on Canada’s West Coast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijQ6sl0bWyQ

KOTUG Canada, a joint venture between KOTUG International and Horizon Maritime, is proud to play an important role in ensuring the safe and reliable movement of tankers along Canada’s rugged West Coast. Under a long-term contract for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP), KOTUG Canada delivers dedicated escort towage...

May 2025

UZMAR delivers KOTUG’S SD DJOUDJ – the second of five advanced RAstar 3200W tugs, en route to Senegal

We are proud to welcome SD DJOUDJ, the second in a series of five state-of-the-art RAstar 3200W ASD terminal support and escort tugs built by UZMAR Shipyard for KOTUG International.

Built to deliver high performance with a focus on safety and sustainability, SD DJOUDJ has now departed the UZMAR Shipyard...

April 2025

KOTUG Training & Consultancy signs MoU with British columbia institute of technology (BCIT)

KOTUG Training & Consultancy, the training and consultancy division of KOTUG – and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) , signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a long-term strategic partnership. The MoU encompasses exclusive training of (Escort) Tug Masters, Officers, crews and pilots in Canada by certified KOTUG trainers at the BCIT Marine Campus in North Vancouver, Canada.

BCIT is located...

March 2025

Smart Maintenance Powered by IoT: A Groundbreaking Initiative for the Maritime Industry

Predict Marine, KOTUG, and ProAnalytics are excited to announce the launch and cooperation of a pioneering feasibility study on the applicability and added value of smart maintenance in the maritime industry. This innovative project, which officially kicks off this week and will span a duration of one year, aims...

February 2025

OptiPort Release News February 2025

New Optiport updates are live! We have refined key features to enhance your user experience and optimise efficiency. Highlights include:

Improved Planning View – More intuitive layout, berth locations displayed, and clearer timestamps.Integrated Info Warnings – Real-time alerts for AIS signals, maintenance deadlines, and delays.Enhanced Tug Timeline & Job Replay UIBetter Snapshot...

February 2025

KOTUG completes major SPM buoy upgrade ahead of schedule for Azule Energy in Angola

Feb. 24th 2025

KOTUG has successfully completed the replacement of the bogie wheel and rail system on Azule Energy's Single Point Mooring (SPM) CALM buoy in Angola's Block 18. This buoy, one of the largest of its kind in the world, was installed in 2007 in approximately 1,200 meters. It...

January 2025

OptiPort Release Notes January 2025

We are excited to announce the latest OptiPort updates, designed to elevate your user experience and streamline your operations.

Our team has continued to work diligently to bring you new features and improvements that will enhance your experience and optimise efficiency.

Building on the release of last month's game changing feature,...

December 2024

Discover KOTUG’s highlights 2024

As we reflect on an outstanding year for KOTUG, marked by significant achievements and continued growth, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to you. Your dedication

and contribution have been instrumental in driving our success.

Wishing you a season of joy and fulfillment as we look forward to even greater

achievements in the...