The use of tugboats

Tugboats are boats used for maneuvering, pushing and towing vessels. Tugs, with its powerful engine, can move all other types of vessels by pushing or pulling them either by direct contact or by means of a tow line. Typically, tugboats move vessels that are either restricted in their ability to maneuver on their own, particularly ships in a crowded port or those that cannot move by themselves such as barges and disabled ships into and out of port safely.

Genesis Quezon Tugs Inc’s (GQTI) fleet is capable to service vessels spanning from PANAMAX, Post-PANAMAX, HANDYMAX and KAMSARMAX ships. Each tugboat (Japan-made) is equipped with Niigata engines and Z-pellers propulsion with BHP’s spanning from 3,500-4,000 BHP ready to provide the best needed power in every weather situation.

Regular safety checks and equipment tests are always ensured to provide the utmost service during the course of our operations. Firefighting and safety equipment are ensured to be in top performing condition ready and prepared to be used in any given emergency situation.

Genesis Quezon Tugs Inc. (GQTI) is the premiere tugboat provider of choice for our clients based in Quezon Province. We have assisted more than 120 vessels from the date of our first operations last 2016. GQTI was founded by the former pilots of Quezon Harbor Pilots Company, Inc. These dedicated men have more than 50 years of seasoned seafaring experience, manning and maneuvering ships from tugboats to VLCCs in foreign seas.