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This tug, anchor-handling was built in 1982 by Allied Shipbuilders Ltd. in North Vancouver, BC.
Historical Notes
This vessel was operated under lease to Esso Resources Canada Ltd., as ice-breaking supply vessels. This vessel had a crew of 12 with accomodation for six passengers or extra crew for anchor handling operations.
In 1989 under the command of Captain Selby Wiseman this vessel completed a partial transit of the Northwest Passage eastward from Tuktoyaktuk to Peel Sound and Lancaster Sound.
In 2016 this vessel is currently sailing under the flag of India
Owners & Masters
In 1982-1994 she was owned by Arctic Transportation Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.
In 2015-2016 she was owned by GOL Offshore, Mumbai India.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
