Premier vessel towing and port handling since 1992, operating across all major Jamaican harbour with industry-leading safety standards.
24/7 emergency services throughout Jamaican ports for over 30 years, with rapid response to vessel incidents and maritime fires.
Fully Jamaican-owned multi-purpose tugs equipped with cutting-edge navigation, advanced firefighting, and specialized support systems.
From our humble beginnings to becoming Jamaica's premier maritime services provider.
For over three decades, Portside Towing Limited has been Jamaica's trusted partner in maritime operations, safety, and port development.
Portside Towing Limited (PTL) is a fully Jamaican-owned company that, for over 30 years, has provided vital towing and support services to the shipping industry and key sectors of the national economy.
Established in 1992 by a group of marine pilots, PTL was formed in response to a jet-fuel tanker fire at Montego Bay Freeport—an incident that, due to the absence of tugs, resulted in a fatal explosion and highlighted the need for dedicated port-rescue capabilities.
We combine decades of local maritime expertise with modern equipment and safety practices to deliver reliable service across all Jamaican ports.
Our crews are certified to international standards with specialized training in maritime operations, safety procedures, and emergency response protocols.
We maintain round-the-clock operations with rapid response capabilities for both scheduled services and emergency situations across all Jamaican waters.
Our team possesses unmatched familiarity with Jamaica's harbours, ports, and maritime conditions, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Our vessels feature advanced propulsion systems, firefighting capabilities, and navigation technology maintained to international standards.
We maintain rigorous safety protocols and regular crew training to ensure incident-free operations and environmental protection across all services.
We've built long-term relationships with major agencies, the Port Authority, and energy companies across Jamaican Ports
Strategic maritime services across Jamaica's key ports and harbours, supporting diverse vessels and cargo operations.
Portside Towing Limited operates an integrated network of maritime services across Jamaica's major ports and harbours, providing comprehensive towing and port support services to a diverse range of vessels and maritime facilities.
South Coast Operations: Our fleet of 5 specialized tugs delivers 300 tons of bollard pull capacity, supporting LNG tankers, cargo ships, and oil tankers. We facilitate the movement of liquid natural gas, molasses, alumina, grain, and refined fuels.
North Coast Operations: Our 4 tugs provide 132 tons of combined bollard pull, supporting cruise ships, cargo vessels, bulk carriers, and oil tankers handling everything from tourist passengers to steel and limestone aggregates.
A fleet of specialized tugs strategically deployed across Jamaica's key ports and harbours.
Portside Towing Limited maintains a modern fleet of 9 specialized tugs strategically deployed across Jamaica's key ports and harbours. Our vessels combine powerful azimuth stern drive (ASD) technology with conventional twin-screw reliability, delivering over 400 tons of combined bollard pull capacity.
Each vessel is maintained to international standards and operated by certified maritime professionals with extensive local knowledge of Jamaican waters, ensuring safe and efficient port operations.
Working with leading organizations across the maritime and energy sectors.
Whether you need scheduled towing services, emergency response, or specialized maritime support, our team is ready to assist you across all Jamaican ports.
Our team is available 24/7 to assist with your maritime towing and support needs.
Need immediate maritime assistance or want to discuss your towing requirements? Our team is ready to provide comprehensive support across Jamaica.
With 24/7 operations, we're always available to respond to your maritime support needs from emergency services to scheduled towing operations.
11-13, 10 Marverly Ave, Kingston, Jamaica
24/7 Maritime Support