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KOTUG expands portfolio with acquisition of Rotterdam based supplier and procurement company, CTC B.V.
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 –...
KOTUG awarded contract by ROS for delivery of E-Pusher to power emission free sand transport
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 to support ENI’s Congo LNG project with advanced marine services
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 receives approval of local content plans by Guyana Local Content Secretariat
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...
Reflecting on a Successful Mega Watt Event on 17 June at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam!
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 participates in Shell’s unveiling of the first Mega Watt Charger
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...
KOTUG INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSFULLY PILOTS REVOLUTIONARY TUG DRONE TECHNOLOGY
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...
KOTUG CANADA HOLDS KEEL LAYING CEREMONY FOR 2XRASALVOR 4400 DFM METHANOL FUELLED TUGS FOR THE TRANSMOUNTAIN EXPANSION PROJECT
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 SIGNS FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH PADMOS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COMPLETE E-PUSHER LINEUP
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 present during Connecting Europe Days 2024 in Brussels
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...
LOCAL CONTENT SECRETARIAT LEADERSHIP VISITS KOTUG’S SD POWER, REINFORCING COMMITMENT TO BUILDING GUYANESE CAPABILITIES
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...
KOTUG shortlisted for ITS ‘Tug Owner of the Year Award’
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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...