Boluda Towage has been shortlisted in four categories at the prestigious ITS Awards 2026, presented by the International Tug & Salvage Community. The awards ceremony will take place during the International Tug & Salvage Convention 2026 in Gothenburg, Sweden, one of the key global gatherings for the maritime towage and salvage industry.
These nominations highlight Boluda Towage’s and Boluda Towage – Les Abeilles International’s commitment to technological innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable maritime solutions. The company has been nominated in the following categories:
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Recognised for the implementation of the Total Energy Optimization System, integrating shaft generators into newbuild tugs entering service in 2025.
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𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Boluda Towage – Les Abeilles International has been acknowledged for its essential role in protecting the French coastline, deploying state‑of‑the‑art salvage equipment and improving operational efficiency.
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𝐓𝐮𝐠 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
The company continues to strengthen its global leadership through strategic investments, fleet expansion, and newbuild programmes across multiple regions.
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𝐓𝐮𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 – 𝐕𝐁 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐔
The 𝐕𝐁 𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐔, a battery‑hybrid tractor tug built by Damen Shipyards and designed by Robert Allan Ltd., has been nominated for its energy efficiency and contribution to more sustainable towage operations.
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Voting is open until 14 May, and Boluda Towage extends its appreciation to the international maritime community for its continued support. Vote for Boluda Towage and VB Bolu!