Vessel Profile

Imperial Hawk

Imperial Hawk
Photo: Simon Hill

Story

This tug was built in 1967 by Vito Steel Boat & Barge Construction Ltd. in Delta, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1967-1970 she was owned by Willie E. Thuveson, Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1971-1975 she was owned by Imperial Marine Industries (T) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1975 she was owned by Darkhawk Development Corp., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1976-1980 she was owned by Imperial Marine Industries (T) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1981-1991 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-1993 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1994-1995 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Enterprises Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1997-1999 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2001-2004 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Inc., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 20014-2011 she was owned by Gisbourne Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2011-2019 she was owned by Cable Bay Marine Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2023-2024 she was owned by Victoria Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 463bhp diesel engine (2000c)

References

Canada List of Shipping

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