Kotug establishes training partnership in Canada 

“Canada is a key growth market, and with its modern facilities, BCIT meets our high standards for training,” said Kotug Training & Consultancy director Patrick Everts. “Our training method combines three components, classroom training, simulator training and onboard training. This proven didactic approach delivers the best results, preparing students for both expected and unexpected real-life situations.”

This strategic partnership with BCIT enhances Kotug Canada’s ability to locally train crews in British Columbia.

Kotug Canada is a joint venture between Kotug International and Horizon Maritime. BCIT has over 60 years of educating and training maritime workforces in British Columbia.

“This partnership creates valuable local career opportunities, including for current and future indigenous seafarers, with whom Kotug Canada is proud to collaborate,” said Kotug Canada business development manager Laurens Korporaal.

Patrick Everts will be presenting at Riviera’s TugTechnology 2025 which will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, 20-21 May 2025 providing technical and technological insights to the towage and tug sector. Use this link for more information and to register interest in the conference, exhibition, gala industry dinner and awards - and this link to vote for the ITS 2025 Awards.