Kotug International and Horizon Maritime Services have formed Kotug Canada, a joint venture company which will offer terminal and harbour towage services across Canada. The joint venture is to create a strong presence within the Canadian terminal and harbour towing market.

The partners seek to benefit from each other’s experience, expertise, and best practices.

‘We are very pleased to partner with the world leaders in sustainable marine towing operations, combining our local experience and expertise to offer Canadian customers a top-notch level of towage services,’ comments Steve Widmeyer, Chief Operating Officer, Horizon Maritime.

Osman Munir, Chief Commercial Officer at Kotug, says: ‘Kotug continues to expand internationally and looks forward to providing sustainable industry-leading equipment and services to our Canadian customers. We have selected Horizon Maritime as our partner based on our relationship with its leadership team and on its focus on people and safety.’