SMIT has a proud tradition of nearly 170 years of service in the maritime sector. The company has earned an excellent reputation by combining expertise and experience with high-quality materials and equipment in the nearly 50 locations around the world where SMIT is active.

Since May 2010, SMIT is a member of Royal Boskalis Westminster nv.

SMIT's services are divided into four Divisions:

   1. SMIT Harbour Towage:
      harbour towage services and related maritime services.
   2. SMIT Terminals:
      towage services and related maritime and management services to offshore and onshore terminals.
   3. SMIT Salvage:
      salvage, wreck removal, environmental protection and consultancy.
   4. SMIT Transport & Heavy Lift:
      chartering, barge rental & transport, ocean, coastal and river towage, heavy lifting and marine support to a variety of civil and offshore projects and subsea services.