Story
This tug was built in 1968 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
On February 11, 2021 this tug capsized while towing a Rio Tinto barge from Kitimat to Kemano in the Gardner Canal north of Kitimat. The barge was carrying cargo in connection with the Rio Tinto project to drill a second tunnel at its Kemano hydro-electric generating facility. Two men were killed and a third rescued in the incident. The survivor was spotted on shore by a private helicopter.
Owners & Masters
In 1968-1995 she was owned by Empire Tug Boats Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.
In 1997 she was owned by 246340 BC Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1999-2011 she was owned by Wainwright Marine Services Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 2011-2020 she was owned by Fern Pass Holdings Ltd., Prince Rupert BC Canada.
In 2021 she was owned by Bates Properties Ltd., West Vancouver BC Canada.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- Greg Robinson (Email to Nauticapedia 25/03/2021)
- Pete Kovanda (Email to Nauticapedia 04/03/2021)
