Frans Tjallingii, president at Saam Smit Towage Canada Inc., stands dwarfed by twin propellers on the hull of the SST Capilano at the tug’s recent launch at ABD Boats in North Vancouver.
Named for Chief Joe Capilano, historic leader of the Squamish Nation, the tug will join SST’s local fleet of 21 tugs in the spring, to provide harbour towage and escort services along the coast of B.C.