Vessel Profile

Fortica

Fortica
Photo: Bernard Remmem

Story

This fishboat, general was built in 1979 by John Manly Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

Kyle Stubbs writes (28 May 2026): A photo taken 22 December 2025 was posted to the website Shipspotting by photographer Gerolf Drebes, showing this vessel anchored at Manta, Ecuador and highly modified for use in high-seas tuna fisheries.

Owners & Masters

In 2004-2005 she was owned by Osprey Marine Ltd., Nanoose Bay BC Canada.

In 2019-2026 she was owned by Pesdel S.A., Manta Ecuador.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • International Maritime Organization GISIS: Ship and Company Particulars (accessed 28 May 2026)
  • www.shipspotting.com ↗
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