Ultratug is one of the leading harbour and offshore towage service providers in the Americas

A partner you can trust, guided by our core values of safety, excellence, passion, and integrity.

Ultratug is wheretradition meetsinnovation in the worldof maritime towage.

SAFETY

PASSION

EXCELLENCE

INTEGRITY

Ultratug is one of the leading harbour and offshore towage service providers in the Americas

A partner you can trust, guided by our core values of safety, excellence, passion, and integrity.
WHO WE ARE

Ultratug is where
tradition meets
innovation in the world
of maritime towage.

SAFETY

PASSION

EXCELLENCE

INTEGRITY

Ultratug is where
tradition meets
innovation in the world
of maritime towage.

60 Years

Of history

With over six decades of firm commitment to excellence, we have established ourselves as one of the leading operators in the harbour towage, salvage, and offshore industry in the main countries of South America and Mexico, with a significant growth potential in other Central American and Caribbean countries.

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Quality

That sets us apart

What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly blend our consistent knowledge and experience with cutting-edge solutions while always prioritizing safety and efficiency. Moreover, our highly professional team is passionate and committed to their work, constantly training to achieve excellence.

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Expertise

Superior quality services

We pride ourselves on being a partner you can trust, offering first-class assistance and superior quality services to our valued clients.

Know our team

60 YEARS

Of history

With over six decades of firm commitment to excellence, we have established ourselves as one of the leading operators in the harbour towage, salvage, and offshore industry in the main countries of South America and Mexico, with a significant growth potential in other Central American and Caribbean countries.

Quality

That sets us apart

What sets us apart is our ability to seamlessly blend our consistent knowledge and experience with cutting-edge solutions while always prioritizing safety and efficiency. Moreover, our highly professional team is passionate and committed to their work, constantly training to achieve excellence.

Expertise

Superior quality services

We pride ourselves on being a partner you can trust, offering first-class assistance and superior quality services to our valued clients.

COVERAGE

Under a single flag, we operate as one regional brand, integrating our processes and delivering consistent services across every country.

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CHILE

ARGENTINA

PERU

URUGUAY

ECUADOR

COLOMBIA

MEXICO

A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST

A PARTNER YOU CAN TRUST

MEXICO
COLOMBIA
ECUADOR
PERU
CHILE
ARGENTINA
URUGUAY
Ultratug

Now we are a single brand in all the countries where we operate

By simplifying our message to the market, operations in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay are now recognized under a single brand: ULTRATUG.

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December 18, 2025

New High-Technology Tugboat arrives at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

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December 18, 2025

Sanmar Celebrates Delivery of First Tug to Ultratug

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

New High-Technology Tugboat arrives at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

Sanmar Celebrates Delivery of First Tug to Ultratug

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

New High-Technology Tugboat arrives at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

Sanmar Celebrates Delivery of First Tug to Ultratug

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

Sanmar Celebrates Delivery of First Tug to Ultratug

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

New High-Technology Tugboat arrives at the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas

BULLETIN
December 18, 2025

Sanmar Celebrates Delivery of First Tug to Ultratug

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Mexico

Lazaro Cardenas
🚢TUGBOATS3
⚓AVERAGE BP67
⏱AVERAGE AGE7
⚙ASD100%
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ULTRATUG MEXICO has been operating at the port of Lazaro Cardenas since 2017. It boasts a highly qualified team of crew members and holds ISM Certification. It operates the most modern and powerful fleet in the port. A modern, versatile fleet of 3 ASD tugboats with an average age of 7 years.

Each year, ULTRATUG MEXICO successfully executes more than 4,000 maneuvers, showcasing their commitment to efficiency and excellence in maritime operations.

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Chile

🚢TUGBOATS 23
🚢AHTS 1
⚓AVERAGE BP72
⏱AVERAGE AGE15
⚙ASD100%
⚙PILOT1
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ULTRATUG CHILE has provided harbour towage on the Chilean coast since 1966, when the first Ultramar tug arrived in Arica. Today it operates in Arica and 19 more ports across the country.

Its fleet of 25 units comprises 23 tugboats (100% ASD, with an average bollard pull of 72 tonnes), 1 AHTS and 1 pilot boat.

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Colombia

Cartagena -  Buenaventura - Tumaco
+7 more
🚢TUGBOATS13
⚓AVERAGE BP68
⏱AVERAGE AGE16
⚙ASD92%
⚙CREW1
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ULTRATUG COLOMBIA (Coltugs) has provided harbour towage in Colombia since 2014, on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts: Cartagena, Buenaventura, Tumaco and seven more ports.

Its fleet of 13 tugboats is 92% ASD, with an average bollard pull of 68 tonnes, supported by one crew boat.

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Ecuador flag

Ecuador

Monteverde - La Libertad - Guayaquil
+1 more
🚢TUGBOATS4
⚓AVERAGE BP69
⏱AVERAGE AGE18
⚙ASD50%
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ULTRATUG ECUADOR has provided harbour towage in Ecuador since 2007, at Monteverde, La Libertad, Guayaquil and one more port.

Its fleet of 4 tugboats has an average bollard pull of 69 tonnes; half of it is ASD.

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Peru flag

Peru

Etén - Salaverry - Chimbote - Callao
+6 more
🚢TUGBOATS15
⚓AVERAGE BP57
⏱AVERAGE AGE17
⚙ASD100%
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ULTRATUG PERU provides harbour towage along the Peruvian coast, at Etén, Salaverry, Chimbote, Callao and six more ports. Its fleet of 15 tugboats is 100% ASD, with an average bollard pull of 57 tonnes.

Each year, ULTRATUG PERU supports more than 10,000 maneuvers, prioritizing safety and uptime for its terminal partners.

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Argentina flag

Argentina

San Lorenzo
+16 more
🚢TUGBOATS7
⚓AVERAGE BP58
⏱AVERAGE AGE17
⚙ASD100%
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ARTUG (Ultratug Argentina) provides harbour towage at San Lorenzo and 16 more ports. The group has operated tugboats in Argentina since 1992.

Its fleet of 7 tugboats is 100% ASD, with an average bollard pull of 58 tonnes.

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Uruguay ports map
Uruguay flag

Uruguay

Punta Pereira
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🚢TUGBOATS2
⚓AVERAGE BP61
⏱AVERAGE AGE25
⚙ASD100%
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ULTRATUG URUGUAY (Urutug) has provided harbour towage in Uruguay since 2011, at Punta Pereira and other ports on the Río de la Plata.

Its fleet of 2 tugboats is 100% ASD, with an average bollard pull of 61 tonnes.

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