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This work boat (pollution oil spill response) was built in 2014 by Rozema Boat Works Inc. in Mount Vernon, WA.
Historical Notes
Dirk Septer reports that "she holds 35 tons of product; holds 1,500 ft. of Kepner self-inflating boom; outrigger arms swing out from sides of vessel to deploy another set of booms to act as skimmer, bringing in product on board through doors in the side of the hull; able to skim 49 tons per hour; sustainable speed: 23 knots."
Owners & Masters
In 2014-2024 she was owned by the Western Canada Marine Response Corp., Burnaby BC Canada.
Name Significance
Named for George M. Penman an employee of Western Canada Marine Response Corp.
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- wcmrc.com ↗ (website viewed 11/06/2024)
