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...

[Rotterdam, Date] – Predict Marine, KOTUG, and ProAnalytics are excited to announce the launch 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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

We are thrilled to introduce a revolutionary addition to OptiPort designed to save time, reduce costs, and enhance transparency for you and your clients.

TUG TIMELINE & JOB REPLAY SHARINGThis new feature allows you to share detailed historical replays of your operations with anyone, including third parties, without requiring them...

ofi, KOTUG and Jansma Shipping are partnering to implement a new electric E-Pusher and barge combination for sustainable cocoa transportation between the Port of Amsterdam and ofi’s Koog aan de Zaan and Wormer factories in the Netherlands, reducing emissions and noise pollution.

KOTUG’s E-Pusher, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge...

In August, the SD Waalo has been commissioned and began her maiden voyage to Dakar, Senegal, where she has been chartered with 3 other vessels for a long-term contract, by bp Senegal and Mauritania. The vessels will support LNG tanker berthing at bp’s GTA hub offshore St. Louis.

The SD...

After a thorough and competitive tender process, KOTUG International B.V. (‘KOTUG’) and its local Senegalese partner Maritalia S.A. have been selected by bp and its project partners, Kosmos Energy, and National Oil Companies Société des Pétroles du Sénégal (PETROSEN) and Société Mauritanienne Des Hydrocarbures (SMH), to provide the marine services to the Greater...

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...