About Us
Our management team consists of experienced businessmen and sea-going mariners to fully encompass any opportunity or inquiry for marine services on our BC coast. Whether its consultation, or marine services, our team has the experience to meet your needs.
West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd has been providing marine transportation services to the BC Coast since its inception date in 1976. With almost 50 years on the BC Coast, the company’s success can be accredited to strong fiscal responsibility and unwavering customer service. Founded by past-President, Thomas Olsen, the company originally consisted of a single wooden tug focussing on the forest sector’s log towing market in our local Johnstone Strait area. Now the company expanded its service offerings to realign with all industries on the coast, and has four Transport Canada Certified steel tugs and four steel barges ranging in capacity to take on any job big-or-small. Its operating area is coastal British Columbia – and occasionally travels into the United States (Pugent Sound and Alaska). The company remains privately held by the Olsen family, and for the last decade has been owned and operated by the next generation, brothers Lukas and Layne.
Our Fleet
West Coast Tug & Barge Ltd has significantly expanded its fleet to meet the evolving demands of marine transportation. Presently, the fleet comprises four Transport Canada Certified steel tugs and four steel barges, each tailored to handle diverse tasks. Ranging in capacity, these vessels offer the flexibility needed to undertake projects of any scale, addressing the varied needs of industries along the BC Coast.
Official Number: 832118
Gross Tonnage: 1045.00
Length: 58.50
Breadth: 17.07
Depth: 3.96
Capacity: 3,000 tons
Configuration: Flat – Open Bow
Deck: Steel
Ramp: Yes (50’)
Bin Walls: Yes (8’)
Official Number: 396176
Gross Tonnage: 39.49
Length: 13.47 m
Breadth: 6.10 m
Depth: 2.04 m
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Engines: KTA-19M Cummins
Horsepower: 1000+ HP
Bollard Pull: 34,000 lbs
Operation: Continuous Towing
Official Number: 383412
Gross Tonnage: 119.78
Length: 19.96 m
Breadth: 7.28 m
Depth: 2.83 m
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Engines: KTA-19M Cummins
Horsepower: 1000+ HP
Bollard Pull: 34,000 lbs
Operation: Continuous Towing
Official Number: 314837
Gross Tonnage: 72.42
Length: 18.41 m
Breadth: 5.67 m
Depth: 2.62 m
Propulsion: Single Screw with Bow Thruster
Engines: CAT 3512
Horsepower: 1000+ HP
Operation: Continuous Towing
Official Number: 325585
Gross Tonnage: 55.20
Length: 13.96 m
Breadth: 6.40 m
Depth: 2.65 m
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Engines: KTA-19M Cummins
Horsepower: 1000+ HP
Bollard Pull: 34,000 lbs
Operation: Continuous Towing
Official Number: 814124
Gross Tonnage: 1,526.00
Length: 70.04 m
Breadth: 18.29 m
Depth: 4.78 m
Capacity: 4,000 tons
Configuration: Raised Bow
Deck: Concrete with Tie Downs
Ramp: No
Official Number: 835704
Gross Tonnage: 1,577.00
Length: 70.04 m
Breadth: 18.29 m
Depth: 4.78 m
Capacity: 4,000 tons
Configuration: Raised Bow
Deck: Concrete with Tie Downs
Ramp: Yes (65’)
Official Number: 347034
Gross Tonnage: 1210.67
Length: 60.96 m
Breadth: 16.49 m
Depth: 3.81 m
Capacity: 2,500 tons
Configuration: Flat
Deck: Concrete with Tie Downs
Official Number: 311171
Gross Tonnage: 596.57
Length: 45.72 m
Breadth: 13.44 m
Depth: 3.05 m
Capacity: 1,200 tons
Configuration: Flat
Deck: Concrete with Tie Downs
Ramp: Yes (26’)
Our Team
Our management team consists of experienced businessmen and sea-going mariners to fully encompass any opportunity or inquiry for marine services on our BC coast. Whether its consultation, or marine services, our team has the experience to meet your needs.