The Seamen’s Church Institute (SCI) and Rotterdam-based KOTUG Training & Consultancy (KTC) have renewed their strategic partnership to expand world-class maritime training opportunities for U.S. mariners. SCI, through its Center for Maritime Education, which has locations in Paducah, Ky, and Houston, is a leading provider of simulation-based training in the United States. With this renewed partnership, SCI will leverage KOTUG’s internationally recognized trainers and consultants to enhance its harbor tug training programs and integrated tug master–ship pilot courses. KOTUG, a leading world player in harbor, river, and terminal towage training, will benefit from access to SCI’s state-of-the-art vessel and tug simulators. “The renewal of our partnership with KOTUG reflects our shared commitment to maritime safety and excellence,” said The Rev.