Mandatory tug permits introduced at Rotterdam

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For the first time in the almost 200-year history of the Port of Rotterdam, harbour towage operators will need a harbour master’s permit to provide towage services.

The permit is intended to establish a single quality standard for all providers of harbour towage services and bring the sector into line with other nautical service providers operating in the port, a spokesman said.

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