KOTUG Strengthen the Management team
Kotug International BV , operator of harbour towage services in Rotterdam Hamburg and Bremerhaven, has announced the appointment of two additions to their management team. Mr Dorus Knegtel, is appointed a Director of the company to be responsible for strategic issues, business development, quality and safety. Mr Kommer Tanis was recruited as a member of the management team to co-ordinate the salvage and offshore operations of the group and give nautical/ technical and operational support in Business Development.
“These appointments underline the commitment of the shareholders to pursue growth of the activities, while consolidating and optimising the present successful operations”, says Ard-Jan Kooren, President of the group.
New developments in terminal and ship escort services require innovative solutions and ever more complicated tugboats.
The experience of the development of the Rotor propulsion principle can be made available to customers in tailor made proposals, dedicated to provide a safe and efficient marine service for the terminal operator. Changing regulations and legislation in respect of port operations and security create new opportunities for dedicated port services.
“The customer is requiring an adapted attitude when assisting his ship. It will put more pressure on the conventional structures of harbour towage operators and concessionaires”, explains Ard-Jan.
Mr Tanis has the ideal CV for his new position. After a career as an engineer sailing on large tugs and supply vessels, he was involved as a senior surveyor and consultant in many complicated marine projects in the field of salvage, environment control, security and safety. Dorus Knegtel has held management positions with other well-known Dutch towage companies and previously was Divisional Director Harbour Towage with Smit.
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