Vessel Profile

Hyak King

Hyak King
Photo: Roger Craik photo 2025 Fraser River BC

Story

This barge, fuel was built in 1970 by McKenzie Barge & Derrick Co. Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1970-1978 she was owned by James S. Byrn (MO), Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1979-2001 she was owned by Canadian Occidental Petroleum Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Nexen Inc., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2012-2014 she was owned by Canexus Chemicals Canada Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2017-2025 she was owned by Kortech Marine Ltd., Edmonton AB Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "G. of G. " stood for Gulf of Georgia.

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