Ultratug at Present
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Regional presence across seven Latin American countries: Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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A journey through our history over these six decades
1966
On the 14th of January 1966, the 1st tug named Ultramar arrived in Chile, in Arica, the most modern tug at the time, fitted with steerable nozzle around the propeller, providing an improved maneuverability.
1969
Ultramar II arrived in Chile, a tug with similar features as Ultramar, however positioned in Valparaiso, Chile's main port.
1974
Newly built Ultramar III arrived in Chile, positioned in San Antonio.
1976
The only tugboat in Antofagasta was bought, operated by PSNC under the name of Coloso and was renamed Ultramar IV.
1977
Ultratug saw a new opportunity, buying 2 more tugs, built in Spain from an owner that went bankrupt and renamed them Ultramar V and Ultramar VI. They were positioned in Valparaiso and San Antonio, while Ultramar III was relocated in San Vicente.
1979
A 2nd hand tug was bought in Germany, renamed Ultramar VII, which was positioned in Punta Arenas. One year later, came Ultramar VIII, which was located in the same port.
1981
Ultramar IX was purchased, positioned in San Antonio, being fitted with fire-fighting equipment, necessary for the chemical terminals in that port.
1990
Hand in hand with the business growth in Chile, booming import and export activity, Ultratug gradually developed its fleet until reaching 14 units in 1990. Moreover, Kenrick was acquired, a traditional agency which also operated tugboats in Valparaiso and San Antonio, enabling us to consolidate our position in those 2 ports.
1991
Ultratug purchased the first two tugs ever built in Chile, named Pangui & Pulli.
1992
Ultratug saw an opportunity abroad with the acquisition of an argentine company named Rio Luján, which operated 3 tugboats in Buenos Aires.
1993-1995
The 2 smallest tugs of Ultratug fleet were swapped with a large tug named Amadeo, belonging to Comapa. During same year and in 1995, 4 additional tugs were purchased, also built in Chile, sisterships to Pangui & Pulli, but more powerful.
1996
An active fleet renewal plan started, 10 new built tugs were ordered in Chile and 2 specialized tugs were bought in Spain.
Due to Enap's activity in the Chilean Offshore was falling sharply, as oil reserves were depleted, Enap moved to Argentina, through its subsidiary Sipetrol and we followed them, starting our Offshore activity there through our shipping company Antares.
1999
Taking advantage of the close relationship between Antares and Petrobras, we managed to fix a Timecharter contract with the Brazilian oil company, being this the first step into that market.
2000
Looking for synergies, we merged Rio Luján and Antares.
2002
Company Nate was acquired, specialized in providing integral oil terminal support services in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina.
2006
The Joint Venture between Wilson Sons and Ultratug was created, enabling us to grow very rapidly in the Brazilian Offshore market.
2007
We entered in the Ecuadorian harbor towage business, through Japina.
2011
We entered the harbor towage business in Uruguay, through Urutug.
2014
We entered the harbor towage business in Colombia, through Coltugs. Additionally, we commenced our barge transportation business in Uruguay, through Transfluvial.
Six decades on, Ultratug operates across seven countries and more than fifty ports. The figures are below.
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Regional presence across seven Latin American countries: Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay.
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Harbour towage operations in more than fifty ports across the region.
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Seventy tugs and specialized vessels in service across the region.
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Driven by more than 1,000 professionals onshore and at sea, operating as one team.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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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