History
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In January, SAAM Towage acquires 70% ownership of Intertug, entering the Colombian market, strengthening its position in the Caribbean and strengthening its regional leadership.
In April, SAAM Towage announces the launch of its operations in Peru.
Operations in El Salvador begin, providing services to the Energía del Pacífico LNG terminal.
SAAM Towage agrees to acquire 70% ownership of Intertug, for its operations in Colombia, Mexico and the Caribbean.
October 30th SAAM Towage is born,
using one common operating model, name and image for SAAM’s nine towage operations in the Americas.
SAAM closes a deal to acquire the entire joint operation with Boskalis.
The first Tier III tug in our fleet
and in Canada begins to operate at the Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal (RIPET).
First regional towage contract is signed.
SAAM Towage in Chile is recognized by Huella Chile
for measuring and verifying its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
Since this year, we are part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index Chile
and since 2018 from DJSI MILA.
Work begins with Consorcio Puente Chacao
to provide support to construct a bridge that will join the Island of Chiloé with continental Chile.
Joint operations with SMIT Boskalis
begin in Brazil, Panama, Mexico and Canada, enabling us to enter two new markets (Canada and Panama).
Sociedad Matriz SAAM S.A.
Is formed as a spin-off of CSAV.
Towage operations begin in Costa Rica and Guatemala.
Company enters Brazil (Tug Brasil).
Operations start in Mexico.
Operations begin in Ecuador
With the formation of Ecuaestibas.