Vessel Profile

Coastal Providour

Coastal Providour
Photo: John M. MacFarlane

Story

This tug was built in 1970 by Vito Steel Boat & Barge Construction Ltd. in Delta, BC.

Historical Notes

On March 07, 2009 this vessel sank in Sonderland Channel with two barges loaded with construction materials in tow.

Owners & Masters

In 1970-1979 she was owned by Point Grey Towing Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980 she was owned by Rivtow Marine Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1982-1988 she was owned by Rivtow Industries Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1988-1990 she was owned by 348545 British Columbia Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1991-2002 she was owned by Discovery Tug & Barge Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2003-2009 she was owned by West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd., Campbell River BC Canada.

In 2010-2014 she was owned by Rapid Towing Ltd., Nanaimo BC Canada.

In 2017-2024 she was owned by Intercoastal Tug and Barge Services Ltd., Courtenay BC Canada.

Rebuilds

In 1992c she was rebuilt and a new deckhouse added.

References

Canada List of Shipping

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