MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

Welcome to the spring 2023 issue of B.C. Tugboat magazine. With its extensive coastline and numerous ports and harbours, B.C. is a hub for activity, including the transportation of raw materials, finished products, and passengers. The tugboat industry plays a vital role in the transportation of goods and people throughout the province and beyond.

In this issue, we are introduced to HaiSea, a partnership between the Haisla Nation and Seaspan, that aims to provide services at LNG Canada’s export facility in Kitimat, B.C. We also learn more about the new fleet of ElectRA 2800 battery electric harbour tugs and RAstar 4000-DF dual fuel LNG-powered escort tugs that are under construction by Robert Allan Ltd. for the LNG operation.

This issue also highlights innovations from Ocean Group and Albion Marine Systems, safety management systems from Trident Navigation, and BC Ferries’ Clean Futures Plan and their path to “net zero”. We also feature a Victoria-based artist who is in the midst of a passion project in which she paints tugboats from around B.C.

The tugboat industry is an essential component of our ecosystem, it is a critical contributor to the province’s economy, supporting jobs and facilitating trade and commerce. We hope you enjoy the spring edition of the B.C. Tugboat and visit us online at bctugboat.com for the latest in industry news and information. See you in the fall. Ü