Vessel Profile

Jomar No. 1

Jomar No. 1
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1959 by Van's Steel Fabricators Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1959-1969 she was owned by Westminster Tugboats Ltd., New Westminster BC Canada.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by Jomar Marine Services Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1976 she was owned by LBW Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1977-1980 she was owned by Point Grey Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-1985 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986 she was owned by G.W. Kleaman Marine Services Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1987-1995 she was owned by Burton J. Bertin J. Bjorndal, Surrey BC Canada.

In 1997-2024 she was owned by Island Marine Construction Services Ltd., Salt Spring Island BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered in 1965 with a 400bhp diesel engine by Jenbacher Werke AG, Jenbach Austria

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