Personnel from the Local Content Secretariat (LCS) were recently afforded the opportunity to visit the operations of a Tier1 oil & gas contractor to get a glimpse of the services offered and to interact with the Guyanese staff.
KOTUG Guyana issued a press release on Thursday where it stated that it had recently welcomed Dr Martin Pertab, Director of the Local Content Secretariat (LCS), and his team aboard the SD Power, a state-of-the-art Offshore Terminal tug, at the Guyana Shore Base in Georgetown.
The company is a local subsidiary of KOTUG International, a leading maritime service provider of towage services.
According to the release, the visit underscored the ongoing partnership between the LCS and major contractors in the oil and gas sector, emphasising KOTUG’s dedication to supporting operations in Guyana.
The SD Power is one of the five Offshore Terminal Tugs under KOTUG Guyana’s fleet, which contributes to maritime operations essential to the oil and gas industry. All tugs are equipped with Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) and Dynamic Positioning Class 2 (DP-2) along with double-ended control ability with winches placed forward and aft on the vessel.
The engagement provided the LCS team with an opportunity to observe KOTUG’s operations firsthand and to engage directly with the personnel driving these critical services.
Dr Pertab described the visit as a step towards strengthening collaborations and understanding the challenges and opportunities present in the industry. “Embracing our guiding philosophy, the Local Content Secretariat views Tier 1 contractors as essential partners in the development of local content. We are committed to working closely with contractors like KOTUG, to forge a path of mutual success.”
Commenting on the visit, Corporate Operations Director of KOTUG Guyana, Willem Van Woercom, spoke of the company’s commitment to fostering local talent and resources. “We are honoured to host the LCS team and showcase our efforts in integrating local content into our operations. KOTUG is committed to providing exceptional maritime services and building and nurturing the capabilities of our Guyanese team members. Our plan to steadily increase the number of local professionals in our operations is a testament to this commitment. We see great value in collaborating with the LCS and other local stakeholders to drive forward mutual goals of development and prosperity.”
The release noted that the visit facilitated interaction between the LCS delegation and key Guyanese team members onboard, including Operations Manager, Hemchand Deosaran; Port Engineer, Stanley Ramsammy; and Chief Mate, Reynard Ramsaroop of the SD Power.
Currently, there are 27 Guyanese supporting KOTUG’s operations, with plans to increase this number and continue leveraging local goods and services, a testament to KOTUG’s investment in Guyana’s growth, the release added.
