Who we are
Mexican Association of Maritime Tugboat Owners, A.C.
ASOMAR brings together all companies dedicated to port tug services in Mexico, serving as the sector’s interlocutor with maritime and port authorities.
Mission
To represent the port tug sector, and to promote regulatory conditions that support the development of the merchant marine and the competitiveness of Mexican ports.
Vision
To be the technical and industry voice of port tug operations in Mexico, recognized for driving modern standards in support of safety and innovation in ports.
Objective
- Participate in the development and improvement of maritime and port policies and regulations.
- Serve as a consultative body for sector authorities.
- Promote actions and best practices that support port safety and competitiveness.
Commitment to the sector
Promoting safe, efficient, and world-class port tug services.
ASOMAR’s mission is to represent the shared interests of maritime tugboat owners and contribute to the sustainable development of the country’s maritime-port industry.
We are committed to:
- Supporting initiatives that drive the use of state-of-the-art technology in Mexican port tugboats.
- Promoting safety in our activities, in support of vessels in the Mexican ports where we operate.
- Supporting actions aimed at continuous training for crews.
- Collaborating with authorities to build a balanced and modern regulatory framework.
- Promoting and disseminating maritime culture and measures that support port safety.
Ongoing actions toward the future
Becoming a national and international benchmark in port tug operations.
ASOMAR’s vision is to keep Mexico at the forefront of safety, efficiency, and innovation in its ports, strengthening port tug operations as a strategic link in the logistics chain.
We work so that:
- Mexican ports have modern port tugboats with the latest technological advances.
- Our crews are properly trained, with a strong culture supporting the safety of human life at sea and its environment.
- Coordination among companies enables policies that make our service competitive and sustainable.
News
ASOMAR participates in the AMANAC Congress in Veracruz
This year, ASOMAR took part in the Congress of the Mexican Association of Shipping Agents (AMANAC), held in the Port of Veracruz, one of the country’s main gathering points for the maritime-port sector.
The Association’s presence at this forum reaffirms its commitment to promoting safe and efficient operations in Mexican ports, as well as ongoing dialogue among tugboat owners, shipping agents, and authorities.
Through spaces like this, ASOMAR strengthens its institutional ties and contributes to the development of a more coordinated and competitive maritime community.
