A huge shout out to Pacific Tug’s amazing HR team who have performed the impossible again in crewing our vessels! Today we have P.T. Paluma, P.T. Kotor, P.T. Fortitude, and P.T. Kythira all at sea. It’s quite literally all hands on deck! Busy times keeping the Red Ensign flying.
Just when the PTG Technical team thought they had a minute to catch their breath!! Pacific Tug Group are now well underway recommissioning the P.T. Mermaid. After the successful deployment of sister vessel P.T. Paluma it is nearly time for Mermaid to join her at sea. Whilst Mermaid still has a few months of in […]
As we continually strive to improve safety in our operations, it’s crucial that we learn from incidents within our industry. Pacific Tug Group Australia would like to provide details of an initiative evolving from the tragic event involving crew changes of Formosabulk Clement in August 2021 off the coast of Brisbane, Australia. The Incident has […]
Pacific Tug Group is happy to share a recent photo of Pacific Marine Base Bundaberg (PMBB). The first stage of this world-class Break-Bulk Facility in getting closer to full cargo readiness. The Ro-Ro ramp is now at full depth and stabilised ready for heavy cargo movements. More photos to follow and soon to display trading […]
Pacific Tug Group team maintenance at work again. The P.T. Zarka windlass had seen better days and was fully rebuilt, in house by the PT Maintenance team. With a new bed frame, new brake bands, Stainless Steel brake drums, bearings and a full hot metal spray she will see another 15 years of service. Stainless […]
Another loss to the Australian Maritime industry. In a time where Australian Ships are “like rats fleeing a sinking ship” we are seeing an un unprecedented number of what was left of the Australian Merchant Fleet seeking either a Flag of Convenience or move to the Domestic Commercial “DCV” system. This exodus is to escape […]
Pacific Tug Group have four tugs and 24 Australian Seafarers at sea today. These tugs are deployed on various towage operations both domestic and abroad. This is an opportunity to recognise both the professional seafarers sailing on them together with the large shore team who: Maintain them Keep them operationally ready for sea Crew them […]
A big thank you to APAC Outlook Magazine for featuring Pacific Tug Group in their most recent issue, which focuses on the APAC supply chain. Chris Peters, CEO, speaks about Pacific Tug’s vast experience in the Maritime space, and how the company has adapted over the last five decades.
Pacific Tug Group (PTG) were happy to be in a position to assist the LPG Carrier Bougainville. Bougainville suffered mechanical failure and required towage to Singapore for repair. The P.T. Fortitude was chartered to tow the Bougainville from the port of Hastings Victoria up the east coast of Australia through to Hervey Bay. PTG were able […]
Our Commercial Manager, Kim Jenkins, spent an exciting morning celebrating #IWD2024 with the Queensland Chapter of WISTA Australia. A visit and tour of Patrick Terminals where the team there were so graceful with their time and effort making it such a great experience. However, the highlight of the morning was having an opportunity to sit in the […]