Geschichte
This tug was built in 1969 by Vito Steel Boat & Barge Construction Ltd. in Delta, BC.
Historische Notizen
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reports that "The helicopter accommodation barge "Trailer Princess" was being moved by the tug "Gulf Coaster" to a new logging camp location in Mackenzie Sound, B.C. After nightfall, as the tug endeavoured to tow the barge through the narrow winding channel of Kenneth Passage, the tug struck and grounded on rocks and was holed below the waterline. Another tug in the vicinity towed the undamaged barge to its destination. The "Gulf Coaster" sank during attempts to refloat her but was later refloated and brought to Campbell River for repairs. No one was injured but diesel fuel escaped from the sunken tug. " "The tug "Gulf Coaster" is of carvel construction. It has a small cabin forward which houses the wheelhouse and a galley.
In 1996 a new engine of 800bhp was fitted. The tug can be manoeuvred from three control positions. These positions are within the wheelhouse, atop of it and at the stern. Each of these three positions has an emergency abort system for the towline. "
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1969-1973 she was owned by Harvie Forest Industries Ltd., Port Coquitlam BC Canada.
In 1974 she was owned by Westview Towing Ltd., Powell River BC Canada.
In 1975-1978 she was owned by B. & J. Towing Ltd., Delta BC Canada.
In 1979 she was owned by Savage Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1980-1988 she was owned by Sabre Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1989-1991 she was owned by Jarl Towing Co., Kelsey Bay BC Canada.
In 1992-1995 she was owned by Jarl Towing Co., Sayward BC Canada.
In 1997-2020 she was owned by Jarl Towing Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.
In 2023-2025 she was owned by Thunder Bay Tugs Ltd., Powell River BC Canada.
Kapitäne
Captain Barndon Haley (2025);
Remotisierung
Repowered in 2024 with a Mitsubishi diesel engine
Referenzen
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.tsb.gc.ca ↗
- Western Mariner May 2025 Page 17
