By Lisa Fattori A common concern among union tugboat companies is the lack of a level playing field, when competing with some non-union operators, whose non-compliance with industry standards puts law-abiding businesses at a disadvantage. While not every small, independent bends the rules, some, disparagingly referred to as “gypos”, are rogue operators who also pose […]
Do security inspections differ on tugboats? Are there any green tugging initiatives in the country? B.C. Tugboat magazine spoke with Jillian Glover, the Regional Communications advisor for Transport Canada, about the tugboat industry and standards in British Columbia. Stephen Harper is on an Asian-Pacific trade mission right now. What is the importance of the tugboat […]
