Vessel Profile

Pacific Chief (II)

Pacific Chief (II)
Photo: Ray Warren photo October 7, 2012 Vancouver BC

Story

This tug was built in 1966 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1966-1983 she was owned by Falconbridge Nickel Mines Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1984-1985 she was owned by Mariner Barge Transport Ltd., Richmond BC Canada.

In 1986-1995 she was owned by Marine Petrobulk Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1996-2012 she was owned by Pacific Towing Services Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2013-2019 she was owned by Pacific Towing Services Ltd., North Vancouver BC and FMW Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Sentry Marine Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 910bhp Mitsubishi diesel engine (1990c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Nauticapedia Collection
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