Vessel Profile

Georgia Straits (II)

Georgia Straits (II)
Photo: Ray Warren collection [Don Brown photo] April 23, 1978 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1963 by B.C. Marine Engineers & Shipbuilders Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1963-1969 she was owned by Straits Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1979 she was owned by B.C. Marine Shipbuilders Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by RSL Shipyards Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-1988 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1989-1991 she was owned by Rivtow Straits Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-1999 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by Quick Marine Assets Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2003-2019 she was owned by Jarl Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Central Coast Marine Services Ltd., Port Hardy BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 398hp Caterpillar engine; 850hp Caterpillar engine;

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