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TECK and SAAM Towage to Deploy Electric Tugs at Neptune Terminal
Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) and SAAM Towage (“SAAM”) today announced an agreement to deploy two electric tug boats at Neptune Terminal in Vancouver, British Columbia (B.C.) in support of Teck’s climate goals, which will mark...
Two ship island class service and the ripple effect for BC ferries customers
Six months seems like a natural time to pause, look back, and reflect on how things have gone for BC Ferries’ customers utilizing two-ship service on the Gabriola – Nanaimo run. The Island Class takeover began April 12 when Island Gwawis and Island Kwigwis assumed the...
Gitxaala And Seaspan Launch Ship Escort and Docking Service in Prince Rupert
Today, Gitxaala Nation, through Gitxaala Enterprises Corporation, partners with Seaspan Marine Corporation (Seaspan) to announce the official launch of their Prince Rupert ship escort and docking service. Beginning January 1, 2023, the partnership between Gitxaala...
CANADA’S NEW NAVAL LARGE TUGS
When you operate Navy ships, relying on commercial tugs that may not be available when needed isn’t your preferred operational plan. The Canadian Navy has their own small fleet of five yard tugs Glen class large tugs (45-47 years old), five smaller harbour tugs (the...
Palmer Johnson Power Systems: A Leader in the Marine Industry
The story of Palmer Johnson Power Systems is one of ongoing growth and awesome transformation. Before becoming a world-class distributor, Palmer Johnson’s origins can be traced back over 100 years starting in the boating industry as Sturgeon Bay Boat Works in Sturgeon...
When The Ship Goes Down: Creditor Priorities in a Court-Ordered Ship Sale
Nobody wants to be part of a court-ordered ship sale; it usually means there are many losers to one degree or another. However, knowing the order of priorities can help a creditor avoid missing out on receiving satisfaction of debts they were entitled to or being...
