Kotug to supply tugs for Perenco

The contract includes the chartering, operation and manning of three vessels, two of which are Kotug’s first-ever rotor tugs, the RT Magic and RT Spirit.

”We are happy to be awarded this contract and look forward to supporting Perenco with our proven in-house developed Rotor Tug technology and our extensive experience in the oil and gas industry,” Kotug president and chief executive Ard-Jan Kooren.

“The rotor tug technology was developed under the inspiring guidance of my father, Ton Kooren. It is with great pride that our first two rotor tugs are now being deployed for this prestigious operation in Gabon.”

After operating in several countries, the RT Magic and RT Spirit will set sail to Gabon to support Perenco Oil & Gas in optimising its marine offering, helping to reduce cost and redundancy within operations. In addition, Kotug’s SD Honour will be temporarily deployed to support the operations in Gabon.

The operation will start in the second half of October 2021.