Thanks to readers for more information on the big German tugs:[see also previous post]
Oceanic
As per the December 7 post, the Oceanic sailed from Halifax December 18, 1983. After re-engining in 1985 both Oceanic and Arctic had increased bollard pull from 150 to 189 tonnes, but this did not really improve their viability. In 1996 Oceanic was deployed as an Emergency Towing Vessel (ETV), but its 9 meter draft was too great for coastal work and it was not a success. It was sold to Turkey as mentioned, and then in 2016 it was towed to Malta for conversion to a yacht. However work has stalled and it seems unlikely that it will see service again.
Among the other big Bugsier tugs Simson is reported to be in Romania as the Sea Ranger.
Most of the other Bugsier ocean going tugs called in Halifax at one time or another:
Much smaller than the other Bugsier tugs, the Albatros had a similar appearance.[contributed]
And here is one farewell photo of the Oceanic taken forty years ago today when it sailed from Halifax.
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