Lukas has been employed with the company since September of 2006. He oversees 100% of all aspects of the current business. His primary focus is to maintain their sustainable growth strategy. He evaluates the deployment of capital where required, while working with his team to minimize costs, keeping competitively priced, increasing safety awareness, sustaining profitability, and delivering unprecedented customer service. Prior to joining the company, he worked for International Forest Products and the BC Ferries Corp. He attended Camosun College and obtained a Business Management Diploma and later graduated with his undergraduate degree from Royal Roads University holding a Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management.
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Layne Olsen
Fleet Operations / Maintenance
Layne has been employed within the company’s operations since 1998. He originally started as a deckhand, and after 25 years, has progressed to Operation Manager. He has been employed at all levels within the marine fleet as he completed his marine training and proficiency, so he is well versed in the field as a Mariner. He works alongside the General Manager in Capital Expenditures, fleet maintenance, crew training, and supports Sales to ensure our clients needs are met in a timely fashion without compromising marine assets and the company crews. He is a high level strategic thinker and understands the complexity of front line decision making and the unintended consequences that continually occur in the marine field. He currently holds a current Master 500 Ton Near Coastal Certificate and a private Helicopter Pilots License.
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.
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: 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: 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
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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.
