In British Columbia’s coastal waters, a quiet revolution is underway. The once-familiar rumble of diesel engines on workboats and pilot vessels is giving way to the soft whirl of electric motors. A new age of small electric commercial vessels is dawning, led by...

The Canadian maritime landscape is changing, and Ocean Group is more than ever a key player in this transformation. With a consolidated presence in British Columbia, we are committed to providing the port community with reliable, efficient and environmentally...

Despite the current global economic uncertainty, the maritime economy on Canada’s West Coast is growing, companies are expanding and along with them the workhorses of the sector are having to do the same. The fleet of tugboats that work off the B.C. coast, critical in...

British Columbia’s rugged coastline has long shaped the province’s identity—and its economy. Today, the long-familiar tugboat is at the centre of a maritime evolution, guiding massive cargo ships, towing heavy loads, and safeguarding sensitive waters from...

UZMAR Shipyard has successfully delivered TIGER, a state-of-the-art RAstar 3200W Class 80 TBP Escort Tug, to Italian operator OCEAN S.R.L. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., TIGER represents the latest in tugboat innovation, offering outstanding maneuverability, escort...

The flat deck barge, a vital asset in marine construction, is currently experiencing high demand on Canada's West Coast due in part to the current abundance of large marine construction projects. These vessels, characterized by their flat-bottomed hulls and clear flat...