On 8 May 2024, KOTUG Canada Inc., a partnership between KOTUG International B.V. and HorizonMaritime Inc., held a keel laying ceremony for two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escorttugs – Robert Allan Ltd. design – to service the Trans Mountain Expansion Project, at SanmarShipyards Altinova in Yalova, Turkiye.

Laying the...

After a rigorous and competitive process KOTUG Canada (“KOTUG”) has selected Türkiye’s Sanmar Shipyards to build two RAsalvor 4400-DFM dual fuel methanol escort tugs - Robert Allan Ltd. design - to service the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP).

These tugs will escort tankers from the harbour limits of the Port...

In 2021, after a rigorous and competitive process, Trans Mountain, on behalf of shippers for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP), awarded KOTUG Canada Inc. a long-term contract to provide enhanced escort towage services for tankers that load crude oil at Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine Terminal.

Trans Mountain operates Canada’s...

KOTUG Canada Inc. ("KOTUG"), and Sc'ianew First Nation have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement ("MBA"), outlining details of the unique and meaningful partnership that supports KOTUG Canada's long-term agreement with Trans Mountain for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project ("TMEP"). The agreement encompasses the provision and operation of a Spill...

KOTUG Canada Inc. ("KOTUG"), and Sc'ianew First Nation have signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement ("MBA"), outlining details of the unique and meaningful partnership that supports KOTUG Canada's long-term agreement with Trans Mountain for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project ("TMEP"). The agreement encompasses the provision and operation of a Spill...

KOTUG Canada Inc., a partnership between KOTUG International B.V. and Canada’s Horizon Maritime Inc., has been awarded a long-term agreement with Trans Mountain, operator of Canada’s only oil pipeline servicing the west coast of Canada providing tidewater access to foreign markets for Canada’s petroleum resources. KOTUG Canada will provide escort...

KOTUG Canada is a loyal supporter of the Mission to Seafarers enabling them to provide good shore based facilities and on-ship support to all seafarers, especially during the challenges for crew affected by the COVID-19 situation around the globe. Be it slightly different than other years, KOTUG Canada and colleagues...

Q2 -  Q2020

Provision of the Offshore Support Vessel (OSV), the Horizon Star including full marine comlement for Offshore Supply and Support well exploration program. Provision of the Offshore Support Vessel, the Horizon Arctic as temporary support offshore Newfoundland & Labrador. 

Q2 - 2020

Provision of state-of-the-art Offshore Support Vessel (OSV), the Horizon Arctic, with  a full maritime complement for passenger runs in Newfoundland & Labrador. 

KOTUG International B.V. has completed the 100% acquisition of Marsol International Ltd., a leading offshore and marine terminal service centre, specialized in offshore single point mooring (SPM) terminals and related infrastructure. The acquisition is a strategic addition to KOTUG’s portfolio in the worldwide offshore industry, and will strengthen KOTUG’s...

2017-Q2 2020

HORIZON Maritime provides two ice-strengthen tugs, the Horizon Aurora, Horizon Glacier including full crew complements and provision of two work skiffs to support barge, dredging, anchor and pipeline operations, and the mv Horizon Chinook for settling pond ice-management in Alberta. 

Given the current situation regarding the COVID-19 virus, we want to inform our clients, partners, and stakeholders as follows: at KOTUG, the health and safety of our colleagues, our clients, and business relations are our biggest and primary concern.

We follow the guidelines issued by (local) governments, use common sense...