Discover the Ocean-Tundra: Ratings & Maritime News

On January 30, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the tugboat 'Ocean Tundra' experienced a localized fire in its engine room while docked in Quebec City. Fortunately, the incident was classified as minor, resulting in only slight damages to the vessel. Quick action in response to the fire helped mitigate potential hazards.

On December 13, 2013, Ocean Groupe Inc., based in Quebec City, proudly launched the Ocean Tundra, a formidable 6000 kW ASD tug that sets a new benchmark in power within the Canadian fleet. This innovative icebreaking escort tug stands as the most robust vessel registered in Canada, ushering in a new era of advanced towing capabilities designed for year-round operations along Canada's east coast and throughout the St. Lawrence River and Seaway system. The Ocean Tundra is part of the esteemed TundRA 100 series, boasting a nominal Bollard Pull of 100 tonnes, and was meticulously crafted by the renowned naval architects at Robert Allan Ltd. in Vancouver, B.C. Built to the industry's highest standards, this impressive tug was assembled at Ocean Industries' own shipyard located on Iles aux Coudres, Quebec. With its launch, the Ocean Tundra is set to enhance maritime safety and efficiency in challenging ice conditions, ensuring reliable service for years to come.