Photo by Isaac Pennock
This tugboat was built in 1969 by Ferguson Industries of Pictou, NS as the Port Alfred II for Alcan of Port Alfred, QC. In 1982, she was sold to Sorel Tug Boats Inc., and was renamed Omni-Richelieu. Ocean Group of Quebec, QC eventually acquired the tug, and she retained her name.
Omni-Richelieu is based in Hamilton, ON, providing ship assist services in Hamilton and other ports such as Toronto and Oshawa.
- Type: Single Screw Tugboat
- Year Built: 1969
- Builder: Ferguson Industries Ltd., Pictou, NS
- Hull No.: 171
- Horsepower: 900 bhp
- Length: 83′ 00″
- Breadth: 24′ 06″
- Depth: 13′ 06″
- Port of Registry: Sorel, QC
Mac MacKay
Isaac Pennock
Isaac Pennock
Isaac Pennock
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