Vessel Profile

Rivtow Star

Rivtow Star
Photo: Mike Wright

Story

This tug was built in 1983 by Rivtow Industries Ltd. (West Coast Manly Shipyard) in Vancouver, BC.

Historical Notes

In 2002-2017 this vessel was based near Prince Rupert BC Canada.

Owners & Masters

In 1983-1986 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1987-1989 as a tug she was owned by Rivtow Straits Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2010-2013 she was owned by SMIT Marine Canada Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2015-2019 she was owned by Saam Smit Canada Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Saam Towage Canada Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

SST is for Saam Smit Towing.

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Douglas, Robb (2002)
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