
A website version has a black ring and, according to Rosanoski’s correction of the quoted description, a black U. Its proportions are 5:8 rather than approximately 2:3, with thinner ring and letter. Rosanoski suggests this may supersede U144 for the group. The common funnel is confirmed on Ultra Gujarat; Puma’s photograph suggests a more golden yellow.
Founded by Albert von Appen, who died in 1971, the Chilean agency owned tugs named Ultramar followed by Roman numerals. By 1988–1989 the tug fleet appeared under Sociedad Naviera Ultragas, leaving the agency apparently concentrated on port services. Ultraport and Ultragas are listed as sister companies.
Chile, Santiago.