Vessel Profile

Maersk Trader

Maersk Trader
Photo: Norman Jones

Story

This tug was built in 1983 by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. in Ulsan.

Historical Notes

Her master was Captain J. Dool on the 1983 when this vessel made an East to West Transit of the Northwest Passage. Ice-Strengthened Tug/Supply Vessel.

Owners & Masters

In 1984-1986 she was owned by Federal Commerce & Navigation Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

In 1989 she was owned by Fednav Ltd., Montreal QC Canada.

Masters

Captain J. Dool (1983)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • MacFarlane, J.M. (1992) Northwest Passage Challengers. In Resolution. Spring Issue. Maritime Museum of British Columbia
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