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Post by Retrovision on May 9, 2011 8:18:20 GMT -8
I find it interesting how quickly Seaspan will twice change the name of a new assets; in this case possibly the middle step was out of respect for the namesake. In a matter of only several weeks Seaspan changed the name of the ex Rivtow Captain Bob from SMIT Captain Bob to Captain Bob (upon being given Seaspan's trademark red livery) and now onto her seemingly permanent name "Seaspan Royal". (See: wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/vrqs-srib/d.aspx?lang=e&shipid=801519 ) - Regarding the mighty Sovereign. She was built in 1944. I had the pleasure of working on her in the early 70's and really enjoyed it. Island Tug and later Seaspan crews took care of the old girl pretty well. We were travelling from the Columbia River to the Queen Charlottes and all points in between and although not modern she was comfortable ( most of the time ..... she could sure roll in heavy weather!) and reliable. She has earned her retirement after more than 60 years. Thanks for your memories, excapg2. In her final days, according to AIS tracking, she seemed to be on routes in those same old stomping grounds of hers. |
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Post by WettCoast on May 9, 2011 19:35:48 GMT -8
I assume that Seaspan's acquisition of Smit Canada also included their coastal operations in far flung spots such as Rupert & Kitimat. I went for a walk last Saturday past the Smit operation here in Kitimat and there is no sign of any branding change to date.
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Post by Retrovision on May 10, 2011 7:28:23 GMT -8
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Post by Retrovision on May 10, 2011 11:30:39 GMT -8
I assume that Seaspan's acquisition of Smit Canada also included their coastal operations in far flung spots such as Rupert & Kitimat. I went for a walk last Saturday past the Smit operation here in Kitimat and there is no sign of any branding change to date. I'd assume the same, though there seems to be more to the deal than meets the eye. In addition to it being reported as an asset-only sale combined with the rebranding of vessels already, even just this month there's a half page ad for SMIT Harbour Towage (listing Vancouver, "Westminster", Prince Rupert and Kitimat as their bases with their old office on Commissioner Street at Port Metro Vancouver still being listed as head office) with all the old colours and branding of SMIT on the last page of the recent edition of Western Mariner magazine. I wonder if it's just a transitional phase or what; 'confusing with out all the details in any case. |
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Post by Retrovision on May 11, 2011 5:42:29 GMT -8
SMIT tugs converging at Deas to take away the Queen of Capilano and bring in the Queen of Vancouver. The Hustler II, seen in this set, is among Seaspan-purchased SMIT assets that have been sitting idle since the buy-out earler this year (according to AIS tracking)...  Westminster Chinook, Hustler II & Westminster Hyack @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  JRW @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  Princess Superior & JRW @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  Westminster Hyack & Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  JRW, Westminster Hyack & Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  JRW & Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr  JRW & Hustler II @ Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr ...And a bonus, the US-registered 1942-built graciously-lined towboat Jesse 1942-Built US Towboat Jesse Passing Ladner by indyinsane, on Flickr |
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jun 8, 2011 0:34:59 GMT -8
Seaspan bought all of the SMIT barges and 9 tugs, the Capt Bob, Mercer Straits, Bering Straits, Hustler 2, Smit Princess, JRW, Smit Shaman, Smit Ace and Storm Coaster.
Since then, the Capt Bob is now the Seaspan Royal, Smit Ace is the Ace, Smit Princess is the River Princess and Smit Shaman is the Seaspan Shaman.
Only the Royal, JRW, Shaman are running right now, though the Ace looks like she might be next. I've heard rumors that the River Princess, Storm Coaster, and Huster 2 might be headed for the scrapper. No word on the Bering or Mercer Straits so far.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jun 8, 2011 0:38:13 GMT -8
Also to be noted, the Seaspan Lorne, Haida Warrior 2 and Harmac Pine have all been presumably scrapped. The Sovereign is retired and i've heard that Cates 5, 18, Seaspan Charger, Texada Crown and possibly the Seaspan Navigator, Crusader and Cavalier are also going to be scrapped.
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Post by ferrytraveller on Jun 8, 2011 15:27:11 GMT -8
Also to be noted, the Seaspan Lorne, Haida Warrior 2 and Harmac Pine have all been presumably scrapped. The Sovereign is retired and i've heard that Cates 5, 18, Seaspan Charger, Texada Crown and possibly the Seaspan Navigator, Crusader and Cavalier are also going to be scrapped.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 9, 2011 16:44:14 GMT -8
A photo thread for the tugs & tow-barges of Seaspan Marine Corporation, including the Smit tugs recently acquired by Seaspan.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 9, 2011 17:21:15 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 9, 2011 17:32:16 GMT -8
Some Seaspan barges in front of the Coastal Mountains  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 9, 2011 17:44:23 GMT -8
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Post by ferrytraveller on Oct 25, 2011 17:11:42 GMT -8
I swung by seaspan the other day, across from the docks tied up together were harmac cedar, seaspan sovereign, seaspan guardian, seaspan charger, ace, river princess, and 2 I couldn't see names too, I assume them to be storm coaster and mercer straits
Absent were hustler 2, bering straits and seaspan rocket.
Also tied up awaiting scrapping?? Were cates 5 and 18, texada crown and harmac fir
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Post by ferrytraveller on Dec 20, 2011 15:46:05 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 27, 2012 15:56:11 GMT -8
Seaspan Monarch towing a barge (Seaspan 251), southbound in Georgia Strait. - seen from BCFerry route-1 vessel. May 18, 2012.    |
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Post by lmtengs on May 27, 2012 17:36:41 GMT -8
I'm hesitant to ask, but is the Ssp Monarch a Spaulding or Nickum/Spaulding design?
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2012 17:57:06 GMT -8
I believe the Seaspan Monarch ex Jervis Crown was a Robert Allan Ltd. design.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 31, 2012 19:23:38 GMT -8
Seen at Roberts Bank on May 18, 2012. Seaspan Resolution on left, Seaspan Discovery on right  Seaspan Resolution has a tow-rope of the freighter on the right.  |
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Post by Mike on Aug 21, 2012 12:12:38 GMT -8
Seaspan Royal at Allied. 
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Post by mygoldenvictaura on Aug 21, 2012 14:39:59 GMT -8
Seaspan Royal is the ex Rivtow Capt Bob!
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 12, 2012 9:26:11 GMT -8
Bulk carrier Key Calla inbound to Roberts Bank Superport about to be assisted by two Seaspan Tugs ( Seaspan Resolution & Seaspan Osprey) - 30 August 2012. Taken from the BC Ferry Queen of Alberni on approach to Tsawwassen.  photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr[/size] |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 19, 2012 19:40:00 GMT -8
View of the marine traffic at the Powell River mill area. - From the blockships viewpoint (now mainly overgrown with trees), on Sept.19, 2012. A little tug that I'll call "Seaspan PeeWee" is pulling a chip barge, behind the block-ship.  Peek-a-boo view of Seaspan PeeWee  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 19, 2012 19:57:10 GMT -8
Seaspan Commander tug towing a tandem of 3 chip barges, to Powell River mill. - seen in Malaspina Strait, hugging the Texada east-shore, or so it seems from my Sunshine Coast vantage point. - morning of September 19, 2012.    Website for the tug: www.seaspan.com/seaspanmarine/fleet/specsheets/Commander.pdf |
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 27, 2012 9:05:26 GMT -8
Tug Seaspan Pacer pulling fuel barge #827 in Georgia Strait near Tsawwassen ferry terminal - 5 June 2012  photo © WCK/JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr[/size] |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 29, 2012 17:11:25 GMT -8
Seaspan Royal is the ex Rivtow Capt Bob! I thought that it is Seaspan Commodore that is the ex Capt. Bob. |
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