Special vessel equipment in British Columbia

BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operators in the world, providing year-round vehicle and passenger service on 25 routes to 47 terminals, with a fleet of 39 vessels with a mission to connect customers and communities to the people and places that are important in their lives.

The Boating BC Association has been the voice of recreational boating in BC since 1957, working with all levels of government and other stakeholders to grow and enhance the boating experience. It is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors from a variety of sectors in the marine industry.

Boatsmartz was established in 2023, with its first product launched in September of the same year. They are located in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and their product line includes marine products that fill a gap in the market or replace ineffective products currently available. The company's Boatsmartz Gel Coat Repair Kit uses nano technology to quickly and easily fills hairline and spider cracks without the need to sand.

As a family owned and operated business, nothing is more important to Bridgeview Marine than forming ongoing relationships with their customers. That is why their team will always do their best to ensure clients get exactly what they need and that they are happy with how they got it.

The British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) is a multi-employer waterfront organisation, representing approximately 49 ship owners and agents, stevedores, container, bulk, and breakbulk terminal operators on Canada's west coast, extending from Victoria north to the Alaska border.

The Chamber of Shipping is a not-for-profit trade association representing ship owners, operators, and agencies conducting business in Western Canada. The COS works with its stakeholders in developing collaborative solutions to industry issues and in advocating for effective policy and legislation for a sustainable shipping industry on Canada's Pacific Coast.

CMP is the leading provider of premium marine anodes to the recreational and commercial marine industries, based out of Delta, British Columbia in Canada.

Colley West has been providing agency services to local and international marine clientele since 1993. Ship owners, commodity trading companies, shippers, and receivers gain greater peace of mind and more time to focus on other important tasks, knowing that Colley West has taken care of all their ship’s details.

Council of Marine Carriers is a maritime association representing tug and barge operators on Canada's west coast.

DROP Marine manufactures new vessels, refits existing vessels, and designs, develops, and produces vessels, deck equipment, and vessel componentry, such as a patented Traction Winch for use on cable ferries, as well as their patented Return-to-port system, which provides unparalleled safety measures for cable ferries.

Through their world-renowned technologies in data services, satellite processing, and machine learning, they provide evidence-based insights that spark action, EarthDaily Analytics help address some of the world’s greatest challenges from sustainable agriculture and disaster management to climate change monitoring and forestry protection.

Global Container Terminals Inc. (GCT) is the technology leader of terminal operations in North America. Their business is built on a foundation of safe, strategic, and sustainable operations. They provide efficient and competitive services to their customers on the North American East and West Coasts.

Marine Learning Systems (MLS) is a rapidly growing eLearning software and services provider that caters to the unique needs of the maritime industry. Through MarineLMS, their web-based Learning Management System, maritime organisations can support their training initiatives and ultimately increase on-board safety and improve performance.

Methanex Corporation is a Canadian company that supplies, distributes, and markets methanol worldwide. Methanex Corporation is the world's largest producer and supplier of methanol. The Power of Agility is its key differentiator and how our global team of employees delivers on brand promise every day.

Robert Allan Ltd. is a firm of internationally-recognised Naval Architects in Vancouver, Canada. Since 1930, they have built a reputation for innovative designs for vessels of almost all types, from high-performance tugs to ferries to sophisticated research vessels.

Seapeak is the 3rd largest independent LNG Owner operator with LPG Vessels and a Terminal in Bahrain. A new company was formed following the acquisition of Teekay LNG Partners by Stonepeak.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is responsible for the stewardship of federal port lands in and around Vancouver, British Columbia. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is established by the Government of Canada pursuant to the Canada Marine Act, and accountable to the federal Minister of Transport. Their mandate is to facilitate Canada’s trade objectives, ensuring goods are moved safely, while protecting the environment.

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