B.C. Tugboat News
Pulling Forward: Innovation, Tradition, and the Future of Tugboats in B.C.
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 Delivers First High-Performance RAstar 3200W Tug of 2025
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...
Supporting the Marine Construction Industry
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...
Seaspan Marine Demonstrates a Constant Commitment to Safety
Sometimes, the most important work is what goes unnoticed. This is true for a vast number of occupations, but as Jessica McHaffie, Senior Manager of Marine Personnel and Dispatch for Seaspan Marine points out, it is especially the case for the crew of a tugboat. “With...
UZMAR Delivers 2025’s First Cutting-Edge RAstar 3200W Tug, ‘TIGER,’ to OCEAN S.R.L.
UZMAR Shipyard proudly announces the successful delivery of NB-166 ‘TIGER,’ a state-of-the-art RAstar 3200W Class 80 TBP Escort Tug, designed by Robert Allan Ltd. to meet the specific operational demands of OCEAN S.R.L. Renowned for its exceptional maneuverability and...
Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame
Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame “A significant Fraser River organization will be honoured on June 11th, 2025” New Westminster, BC – The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society (FRDCS) will induct the...
Pulling Forward: Innovation, Tradition, and the Future of Tugboats in B.C.
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 Delivers First High-Performance RAstar 3200W Tug of 2025
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...
Supporting the Marine Construction Industry
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...
Seaspan Marine Demonstrates a Constant Commitment to Safety
Sometimes, the most important work is what goes unnoticed. This is true for a vast number of occupations, but as Jessica McHaffie, Senior Manager of Marine Personnel and Dispatch for Seaspan Marine points out, it is especially the case for the crew of a tugboat. “With...
UZMAR Delivers 2025’s First Cutting-Edge RAstar 3200W Tug, ‘TIGER,’ to OCEAN S.R.L.
UZMAR Shipyard proudly announces the successful delivery of NB-166 ‘TIGER,’ a state-of-the-art RAstar 3200W Class 80 TBP Escort Tug, designed by Robert Allan Ltd. to meet the specific operational demands of OCEAN S.R.L. Renowned for its exceptional maneuverability and...
Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame
Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society to be Inducted into the FRDC Fraser River Hall of Fame “A significant Fraser River organization will be honoured on June 11th, 2025” New Westminster, BC – The Fraser River Discovery Centre Society (FRDCS) will induct the...





