Utrecht, 30 June 2026

Rijkswaterstaat has officially launched the research and development phase of the Power2Tow project. Under this innovation partnership, three consortia will simultaneously develop new solutions for near-zero-emission emergency response towing vessels, along with the associated offshore and onshore charging infrastructure. On 30 June, Director-General Martin Wijnen signed...

For terminals, berth scheduling has a direct impact on vessel turnaround time, berth occupancy, asset utilization, cargo flow, waiting time and demurrage exposure. A delayed arrival, longer service duration, unavailable berth or broken piece of equipment can quickly disrupt the full line-up and create expensive knock-on effects.OptiPort Berth Scheduling...

KOTUG is proud to announce that the KOTUG E-Pusher has won the Transition Award 2026 in the Mobility category, recognising its contribution to accelerating the transition towards cleaner inland shipping. The award celebrates organisations and innovations that are delivering measurable impact in advancing the sustainable transition.

The recognition reflects KOTUG's...

A landmark project uniting sustainability, innovation and First Nations partnership

KOTUG International proudly announces the launch of two next-generation escort tugs — SD AISEMAHT and SD QWIY AANITSA SARAH — marking a defining milestone in the company’s global sustainability journey. Built for operations in British Columbia to support the Trans...

Siport21 has significantly strengthened its advanced training offering with the introduction of full RotorTug® simulation capabilities at its Maritime Simulation Center, developed in close collaboration with KOTUG. The upgrade is powered by Kongsberg Maritime’s K-Sim® platform and includes the installation of a third azimuth thruster control on the real-time...

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🚀 IMPROVEMENTS AND UPDATES

We are proud to look back at a year of significant enhancements designed to streamline your operations and improve user experience. Here are the key highlights:

Tug Timeline &...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ton Kooren, founder of KOTUG International, who passed away on November 13, 2025.

A true pioneer in the maritime industry, Ton Kooren transformed the world of towage through his relentless drive for innovation and excellence. His visionary spirit led...

ROS takes the next step towards completely emission-free sand transport with an electric push boat from KOTUG, equipped with a battery pack from EST-Floattech. For the E-Pusher M, EST-Floattech has supplied a battery system consisting of 1.68MWh Lite modules in a High Cube container that is charged with an...

We are proud to announce that the consortium Kustkracht, which includes KOTUG International B.V., IHC Defence B.V., and Bluewater Energy Services B.V., has been one of the 3 selected by Rijkswaterstaat to participate in the next phase of the Power2Tow tender.This step moves us closer to realizing three almost-emission-free Emergency...

KOTUG Training & Consultancy (KTC) and the Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) have renewed their strategic partnership to further expand world-class maritime training opportunities for U.S. mariners.

Through its Center for Maritime Education in Paducah, KY, and Houston, SCI is a leading provider of simulation-based training in the United States. With this renewed collaboration,...

Smarter maintenance, reduced risks, and a lower environmental footprint

Within the Smart Tug Power project, Predict Marine, KOTUG, and ProAnalytics are collaborating on the development of intelligent, data-driven maintenance strategies for tugboats equipped with Azimuth thrusters and other critical systems. The aim: lower operational costs, improved reliability, and a future-proof,...

İzmit, Türkiye – 01 September 2025 – A powerful celebration of engineering excellence and partnership took place at UZMAR Shipyard with the official delivery of five cutting-edge tugboats to KOTUG International.

The vessels — SD Wonder, SD Djoudj, SD Chatboul, SD Rosso, and SD Waalo — will support KOTUG’s long-term offshore...