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840 kg of Waste Removed: Ultratug Joins Coastal Cleanup in Chile

As part of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Ultratug joined a collaborative initiative at Loncura Beach in Quintero, Chile, supporting marine conservation and environmental responsibility.

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As part of International Coastal Cleanup Day, Ultratug joined a collaborative initiative at Loncura Beach in Quintero, Chile, supporting marine conservation and environmental responsibility.

Key takeaways

  • Ultratug employees joined International Coastal Cleanup Day at Loncura Beach, in Quintero (Chile), organized by DIRECTEMAR through the local Port Captaincy.
  • Together with municipal teams, schools, residents and maritime and port companies, participants removed 840 kg of waste.
  • The day is part of Ultratug's commitment to the coastal communities and environments where it operates.

A day for the coast

Ultratug employees participated in a coastal cleanup at Loncura Beach, organized by DIRECTEMAR through the local Port Captaincy.

Stands set up along the Loncura Beach promenade during the cleanup day

Working together

The initiative brought together municipal representatives, educational institutions, local residents and companies from the maritime and port sector, working toward a shared goal: protecting the coastline and preserving the marine environment.

Ultratug crew member in orange coveralls at a welcome table on Loncura Beach

840 kg removed

Together, participants removed 840 kilograms of waste from the beach, contributing to a cleaner shoreline and helping protect the local marine ecosystem.

Volunteers gathered at the stands on Loncura Beach

Our commitment

Through initiatives like this, Ultratug reinforces its commitment to environmental awareness, community engagement and the protection of the coastal environments connected to our operations.

Participants getting ready for the coastal cleanup at Loncura Beach

Protecting our oceans starts with actions we take together.

Frequently asked questions

Who organized the cleanup at Loncura Beach?

DIRECTEMAR, through the Quintero Port Captaincy, as part of International Coastal Cleanup Day.

How much waste was removed?

840 kilograms, collected by Ultratug employees together with municipal representatives, schools, residents and companies from the maritime and port sector.

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