Will tugs accompany Panamax tankers on their approach up the Fraser River to the VAFFC facility?
Tugs would assist the vessel during berthing and de-berthing. Most ships currently transiting the Fraser River do not need to have escort tugs standing by along the entire route. Tanker ships would use escort tugs if so mandated by the regulatory agencies (Transport Canada, Coast Guard, Fraser River Pilots or Port Metro Vancouver) or vessel’s insurance company.
