KOTUG SMIT Towage

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KOTUG SMIT TOWAGE has been established in April 2016, and is a joint venture company of KOTUG International B.V. and Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.

Geschiedenis

KOTUG SMIT TOWAGE was established in April 2016, through the merger of the European harbour activities of KOTUG International B.V. and Smit, a daughter of Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., covering combined European towage services.

Leading in safe harbour towage
KOTUG SMIT TOWAGE will be a leading provider of harbour towage services in northwestern Europe. The combined operation allows us to meet the increasing demands of the maritime industry. With a fleet of 65 tugboats we are able to offer our joined clients customized towage services in 11 ports in Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. We stand for high quality towage with a strong focus on tailor made services. We believe that our people make the difference and are convinced that, by drawing on a combined track record over 350 years of experience and knowledge in the maritime industry, we will further strengthen our high quality towage services. In this consolidating market we are able to offer competitive services against the highest operational and safety standards within the industry.

"KOTUG is a leading maritime family-owned company, offering its innovative towage and maritime related services on a global scale. KOTUG is firmly committed to the highest industry standards of health, safety, environment, quality and security Adding value by sustainability-focused innovations, KOTUG provides the complete portfolio based on a combination of long-standing knowledge and advanced technologies. From designing, building, chartering and operating vessels to training people and providing innovative consultancy services. The company’s expertise is divided across five pillars: Towage, Training & Consultancy, Intelligence, Subsea and Maritime Excellence. KOTUG. AHEAD IN MARITIME EXCELLENCE"