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...

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...