Multraship builds on growth with new headquarters 

Multraship Towage & Salvage has expanded its operations following growing demand for its coastal, offshore and harbour tugs to assist large ships, support windfarm projects and emergency response. 

The Dutch tug owner has expanded its fleet with new vessels and opened a head office and simulator training centre at the Middenhavendam, near Terneuzen in the Netherlands. 

During the opening event on 15 May 2025, Multraship managing director Leendert Muller highlighted the developments making the company a key tug owner in northern Europe. 

He mentioned the opportunities from the recent opening of a new lock in the port of Terneuzen, offshore construction projects and rising demand for emergency towing vessels. 

“This is a pivotal step forward for us. In terms of operational efficiency and teamwork, the link to the new lock provides an opportunity to maintain our current growth, supporting both our local and international operations,” said Mr Muller. 

“That growth is partly the result of our increasing involvement in support work for major projects in offshore windfarm construction and infrastructure,” he continued.  

“Examples include the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel between Germany and Denmark, the Princess Elisabeth Energy Island offshore Belgium and the Oosterweel Tunnel near Antwerp.”