Vessel Profile

Evco 99

Evco 99
Photo: George Schneider

Story

This barge, chip was built in 1962 by Yarrows Ltd. in Esquimalt, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1962-1969 she was owned by Vancouver Tug Boat Company, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1969-1970 she was owned by Western Tug & Barge Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1970-1971 she was owned by Vancouver Tugboat Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1972-1985 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1986-1987 she was owned by Genstar Construction Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 1988-1999 she was owned by CBR Cement Canada Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.

In 2001 she was owned by Lehigh Portland Cement Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Lehigh Cement Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2012-2024 she was owned by Lehigh Hanson Materials Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

Name Significance

The initials "V.T." stood for Vancouver Tugboat Co.

Rebuilds

In 1970 she was rebuilt to 83.82m x 17.1m x 5.03m 2214.21 gt/rt

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