Vessel Profile

Malta II

Malta II
Photo: Michael Cooper

Story

This tug, pusher was built in 1947 by Standard Iron Works Ltd. in Edmonton, AB.

Historical Notes

In 1962-1963 this vessel was employed by Department of Public Works at Hay River to assist with dredge operations.

Owners & Masters

In 1947 she was owned by Canadian interests.

In 1950-1976 she was owned by the Minister of Public Works, Ottawa ON Canada.

In 1977-1979 she was owned by Mac Tug Ltd., Fort Simpson NWT Canada.

In 1980-2001 she was owned by C. Cooper Holdings Ltd., Fort Nelson BC Canada.

In 2003-2013 she was owned by Cooper Barging Service Ltd., Fort Nelson BC Canada.

In 2013-2024 she was owned by C. Cooper Holdings Ltd., Fort Nelson BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with 2-370bhp diesel engines by Caterpillar Tractor Co., Peoria IL USA

References

Canada List of Shipping

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