Find here answers to frequently asked questions about SAAM Towage, our services, vacancies, and much more.

In this section, you can find resources, relevant information, and answers to some of the questions about the services, such as searching for information and managing actions on the page.

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About SAAM Towage

Is SAAM Towage part of the SAAM Group?

Yes, SAAM Towage is part of the SAAM group and is a leading business area in tugboat services in America and fourth player worldwide.

What are the corporate values of SAAM Towage?

Safety, Responsability, Service, Honesty and Respect.

Where is the SAAM Towage corporate office located?

Our corporate office is located in Santiago, Chile at 4.800 Apoquindo Avenue.

Which countries do we serve?

We currently provide our services in Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, El Salvador and Uruguay.

About Our services

What maritime services do we offer?

At SAAM Towage we offer ship berthing and unberthing services; specialized services for ships in off-shore terminals and positioning; anchoring of oil and gas platforms; assistance, rescue and towing; special services such as barge towing and civil works. For more details, access the sections “What we do” and “Our services”.

What types of ships do we service?

With an experienced crew, we annually serve more than thirty-seven thousand ships of all types, such as: general cargo ships, reefer ships, gas carriers, oil tankers, Ro-Ro, container ships, etc

In cases of emergency assistance, how should I proceed?

We are available 24/7, we provide a quick and effective response in case of an emergency. You can send an email directly to chartering@saamtowage.com or contact our commercial managers, their contact details are in the section “What we do“, “Our services” and “Special services“.

How to get in touch to request a quote?

You can send an email to commercial@saamtowage.com or go to the “Contact” section, choose the country that needs the quote and look for the contact of the commercial manager of the country.

Communication & Applications

How do I contact a specific country office?

The commercial contacts for each country can be found in the “Contact” section, but if you are looking for a contact from a specific office or area, you must go to the “Where we are” section, select the country you are looking for and then go to “Contact“.

Is there a whistleblower channel? How do I find it?

Yes, at the end of this page, you have direct access to the whistleblower channel page.

How do I apply for a vacancy?

There are 2 ways to apply, in the “Work with us” section, look for an open position in Opportunities and apply there, or,  send your resume at our “Send Your CV” page

Why join SAAM Towage team?

There are many reasons to work at SAAM Towage. Some reasons our employees have shared include – collected “You will be part of a fast growing company with many development opportunities”, “Working in a dynamic industry with excellent professionals”“Possibility of mobility to more than 10 countries”, “Working in a company with strong ethical and safety values”.

Do you hire non-Canadian citizens?

Intern or cooperative positions

We create opportunities for people and indigenous peoples from local communities to become familiar with the work environment of a maritime company and gain work experience. We offer the opportunity to do an entry-level internship to 2-3 people per year, coming from the nations with which we currently have operations, including Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams First Nations, among others.

We also offer two internships or Coop positions per year (typically 4 months) to students at local educational facilities and within a variety of specialties including marketing, business and/or project-based areas.

If you want to apply for an internship at SAAM Towage Canada, send us an email with your resume and availability of dates to hrcanada@saamtowage.com Subject: Internship.