Guiding ULTRATUG through experience, operational excellence and long-term vision.
Leading regional growth through maritime expertise and operational excellence.
A committed leadership driving our purpose forward.
Our leaders work closely as one team, meeting regularly to share ideas, align priorities across countries and solve challenges together, with a single goal: safe, reliable and efficient towage in every port where we operate.
Local teams, deep knowledge, regional impact.
Local teams, deep knowledge, regional impact.
Silvia is a professional in finance and international relations and has a Master’s degree in International Business from Griffith University, Australia. In addition to a successful career in other industries, Silvia has an extensive professional career within the Ultramar/Ultranav group of companies. Since 2011 she has held different management and project positions in Chile, in Ultramar and Ultratug, and for 8 years in Development, Logistics and Oil & Gas sectors at the Naves agency in Colombia where she participated in many offshore exploration projects. Silvia is part of Ultratug since June 2019; from April 2021 as the General Manager of Coltugs.
Fausto joined Ultramar Group in 2006 and led the creation of JAPINA S.A. in Ecuador. He began his career in liner shipping at Transportes Navieros Ecuatorianos (TNE) and later managed port operations at the Guayaquil Port Authority. In 1998 he founded TRINIPUERTO Bulk Terminal as CEO and developed the Bananapuerto and TPG terminal projects. He holds an MBA in Project Management and a degree in Economics.
Juan Fernando Ibáñez Burgos has over 15 years of experience in the maritime and logistics industry, with a strong background in commercial and operational roles related to hydrocarbon transportation at both national and international levels. His experience includes commercial management, contract negotiation, business development, and leading multidisciplinary teams. He holds a degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), complemented by leadership, management, and specialized training in maritime operations in Peru and abroad.
Rodrigo is a Chilean Industrial Engineer who joined the Ultramar Group in 1993. He started his career in Ultranav as an apprentice in Shipping Business Administration, and after 17 years in different positions at Transmares (Ultranav’s Division), he was promoted to Ultratug in 2010, where he took positions as Planning and Controller Manager and as Business Development Manager. In 2016 he was promoted as Fleet and Operations Manager of Coltugs in Colombia, and in 2017 he joined Mextug as CEO. Mr. Valderas holds an MBA from the Universidad Catolica de Chile, a Diploma of International Business from the Universidad de Santiago de Chile and a degree in Shipping Business Administration from INSALCO, Chile. He is a Chilean citizen and resides in Mexico City, Mexico.
Jorge is a Civil Industrial Engineer who has dedicated nearly his entire career to the shipping industry. He has worked with prominent international owners and operators, spending over 23 years in key executive roles within the Ultranav Group in Chile and Colombia. His extensive experience spans Feeder Services, Cabotage, Projects and Development, and more than 13 years in the Towage business, where he has successfully led teams in both Colombia and Chile. Jorge is a proactive and autonomous executive who promotes high-performance teams with a clear focus on market scouting, understanding customer needs, and building long-term relationships and partnerships.
Mr. Rodolfo Munclus joined the Ultramar Group in 2001, where he began his career in Rio Lujan Navegación S.A. as part of the Commercial and Operations Area. Later, he moved to Antares Naviera working in the tugboat division in charge of the Commercial & Operations Department. In 2021, Rodolfo took the position as CEO of Remolcadores Artug S.A. The new company is operating 11 tugboats covering main local ports. Mr. Rodolfo Munclus holds a Degree in Business Administration and a MBA at IAE Business School. He is an Argentinean citizen and lives in Buenos Aires.
Marcel Florit is an Uruguayan Civil Engineer who joined the Ultramar Group in 2011. Over the course of his career, he has held several executive positions in management and leadership. In 2020, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of Urutug and Transfluvial. Since 2025, he has been serving as CEO of Transfluvial and Ultratug Uruguay. He lives in Montevideo and holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Montevideo, as well as an MBA from the CSA School in Madrid.
We deliver safe, efficient and reliable maritime services with the highest standards.
We work together across countries and teams to create stronger solutions.
We focus on sustainable growth, innovation and the future of our industry.
Supporting reliable and efficient maritime services across the region.
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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