Vessel Profile

Seaspan Queen

Seaspan Queen
Photo: Ray Warren photo February 23, 2012 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1964 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1964-1971 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1976 she was owned by May Marine Electrical Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-2009 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2025 she was owned by Seaspan ULC, North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2025-2026 she was owned by Coast Island Marine Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

Masters

Captain George Horton (1966)

Repower

Repowered with 2-800bhp diesel engines (2001)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo courtesy of Roy Stewart
  • wwwapps.tc.gc.ca ↗ (website viewed 22/12/2025)
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