{"id":17301,"date":"2025-09-23T20:02:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=17301"},"modified":"2025-09-23T20:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T20:02:38","slug":"sci-and-kotug-renew-strategic-partnership-on-maritime-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krogragg.com\/?p=17301","title":{"rendered":"SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    <!-- no image --><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Seamen\u2019s Church Institute (SCI) and Rotterdam-based KOTUG Training &amp; Consultancy (KTC) have renewed their strategic partnership to expand world-class maritime training opportunities for U.S. mariners.<\/p>\n<p>SCI, through its Center for Maritime Education, which has locations in Paducah, Ky, and Houston, is a leading provider of simulation-based training in the United States. With this renewed partnership, SCI will leverage KOTUG\u2019s internationally recognized trainers and consultants to enhance its harbor tug training programs and integrated tug master\u2013ship pilot courses.<\/p>\n<p>KOTUG, a leading world player in harbor, river, and terminal towage training, will benefit from access to SCI\u2019s state-of-the-art vessel and tug simulators. Together, the organizations will offer complementary services to ports, terminals, and the inland tug and barge industry, ensuring mariners have access to advanced training and innovative assessment tools.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe renewal of our partnership with KOTUG reflects our shared commitment to maritime safety and excellence,\u201d said The Rev. Mark Nestlehutt, President and Executive Director, The Seamen\u2019s Church Institute. \u201cBy combining our facilities with KOTUG\u2019s global expertise, we can deliver the highest quality training for American mariners.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proud to continue working with SCI,\u201d said Ard-Jan Kooren, CEO, KOTUG. \u201cThis collaboration merges international best practices with SCI\u2019s deep knowledge of the U.S. market, providing unparalleled opportunities for maritime professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The renewed agreement strengthens both organizations\u2019 ability to meet the evolving demands of the maritime industry and supports their mission to enhance safety, performance, and professionalism on the water.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/inland-coastal\/sci-and-kotug-renew-strategic-partnership-on-maritime-training\/\">SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/\">Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><br \/>\n    Marine Log Staff<br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n<BR><\/BR><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinelog.com\/inland-coastal\/sci-and-kotug-renew-strategic-partnership-on-maritime-training\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=sci-and-kotug-renew-strategic-partnership-on-maritime-training\">Go to marinelog<\/a><br \/>\n \t<BR><br \/>\n <BR><\/BR><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SCI and KOTUG renew strategic partnership on maritime training The Seamen\u2019s Church Institute (SCI) and Rotterdam-based KOTUG Training &amp; Consultancy (KTC) have renewed their strategic partnership to expand world-class maritime training opportunities for U.S. mariners. 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