Vessel Profile

Rapid Chief

Rapid Chief
Photo: Dirk Septer

Story

This tug was built in 1966 by John Manly Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.

Historical Notes

This vessel was reported as having been broken up and her deckhouse was removed to the hard. But it appears that this vessel was being rebuilt (and not broken up) as this vessel was relaunched as the Rapid Chief in 2021.

Owners & Masters

In 1966-1980 she was owned by Rayonier Canada (BC) Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-2014 she was owned by Western Forest Products Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2017-2019 she was owned by Western Forest Products Inc., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2020 she was owned by John D. Gutherie, Nanaimo BC Canada.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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