Story
This tug was built in 1967 by Star Shipyards (Mercers) Ltd. in New Westminster, BC.
Historical Notes
In 1989 this vessel towed a 6000 tonne caisson from North Vancouver BC to Prince Rupert BC Canada. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada reports that "on 28/12/1999 While berthing the barge "Juneau" in Seattle, the chief mate from the tug "Seaspan Pacer" fell overboard.
He was trapped between the barge and the dolphin and sustained serious injuries. In spite of a prompt response by the crews of the tugs and emergency units, he did not regain consciousness and was declared dead upon arrival at a local hospital."
Owners & Masters
In 1967-1971 she was owned by Vancouver Tug boat Co. Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 1972-2009 she was owned by Seaspan International Ltd., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2011-2012 she was owned by Seaspan Marine Corp., North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2013-2019 she was owned by Seaspan ULC, North Vancouver BC Canada.
In 2023-2026 she was owned by Hodder Tugboat Co. Inc., Richmond BC Canada.
Repower
Repowered with 2-1125bhp diesel engine (1980)
References
- Canada List of Shipping
- www.tsb.gc.ca ↗
