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Kotug Training & Consultancy has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA) and the Faculty of Maritime Studies (FMS) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Saudi Arabia, to establish a long-term strategic partnership. The MoU envisages a close partnership for knowledge sharing, building and upgrading training facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the taking of steps to enhance the training of tug masters, ships’ crews and pilots by certified Kotug trainers at these training facilities.
In recent years Saudi Arabia has been on a drive to grow its network of ports, as part of what has become a period of transformation for the Kingdom’s port infrastructure, in line with the countries Vision 2030. Facing an increasing demand for qualified maritime professionals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FMS is seeking ways to increase its capabilities. Joining forces with Kotug and ADMA enables FMS to significantly broaden its training portfolio.
Patrick Everts, General Manager of Kotug Training & Consultancy, says, “As the only ISO 9001-certified tug training company in the world, we set high standards for the training facilities we use and working together with two strong knowledge partners enable us to go beyond today’s market demands. Our training method consists of three components, classroom and simulator training at state-of-the-art simulators, and on board training. It is a proven didactic method for the best training results, preparing the students for expected and unexpected real-life situations. We are looking forward to starting our training and providing students with our highly regarded Kotug Training Certificate, ensuring more safety and efficiency to the maritime industry.”
