Maritime Directory

Langley, B.C., United States

Airchime Manufacturing Co. Ltd., has been developing, manufacturing, and marketing acoustic signaling products since 1929. Airchime is a world class supplier of sound signaling products to various industrial sectors, including ship and boat building, railway/locomotive, and municipal emergency evacuation. Airchime was founded in 1929, at Vancouver, British Columbia, as a proprietorship with its principal emphasis being the manufacture of steam whistles for locomotives, ships, and factories. In 1948, the founder of the company invented and patented the first air horns which faithfully duplicated the sound of traditional steam locomotive whistles. This was necessitated due to the advent of the diesel locomotive. Airchime was incorporated in 1954. The company’s head office is located at Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The company owns and operates out of a 12,250 sq. ft facility constructed in 1996. Airchime products are also manufactured by licensees in the United States of America and Great Britain. The Airchime facility includes one of the largest anechoic test facilities in the world and employs state-of-the-art acoustical test equipment and instrumentation. Airchime is one of only a few companies in the world capable of original research and development of acoustic signaling products. Airchime manufactures over 150 different models of air, electric, and steam operated horns and whistles. In addition, the company has a complete line of accessory and control equipment available. Innovative product development and technology can be seen in Airchime’s Model KMJ/KM Series with such features as a self-draining design, low psi requirements resulting in energy efficiency, and cast in lightweight marine grade aluminum that provides excellent corrosion resistance. These KMJ Whistles are suitable for small workboat and commercial vessels under 75 meters (246 ft in length). The KMJ-SC self-contained units are ideal for the new fast ferry designs, casino boats, workboats and small patrol craft where an air supply is not available or desired.

Seattle, WA, United States

Riverboat cruises on authentic paddle wheelers along the Columbia River, Snake River, Willamette River.

Houston, Texas, United States

Break Bulk and Project cargo to South American ports.

Vancouver,, BC, Canada

North Vancouver,, BC, Canada

On July 9, 1999, BC Rail Group of Companies' Vancouver Wharves Limited, Canadian Stevedoring Limited and Casco Terminals began operating as the BCR Marine Company. The Group is comprised of a diversified portfolio of companies, united by a mandate to provide customers with seamless transportation in British Columbia. We are a competitive, commercial Crown Corporation, wholly owned by the Province of British Columbia.

Vancouver,, British Columbia, Canada

The Chamber of Shipping has proudly served the international shipping industry community in British Columbia since 1923. The Chamber is a forum for the gathering, developing and disseminating of information both to the membership and shipping communities around the world. Information relating to new developments in shipping services, government legislation as well as alternative services and opportunities in trade, commerce, or education are handled by the Chamber and its dedicated committees. Established as a non profit society in 1923, The Chamber of Shipping of British Columbia provides its services to three categories of members. 'Full Members' are drawn from the ship owners, operators and agents, representing the foreign flag international deep sea segment of the B.C. shipping community. Associate or Service Membership is offered to other entities which see value in a close relationship with the Chamber. The Chamber has 140 members, in total. The objects define a role of facilitation and interaction, in the interests of members, with all levels of government and the wider marine community. The President, Staff and Board of Directors are all actively involved in the work of the Chamber in fulfilling its mandate. This is achieved through their involvement in standing and adhoc committees devoted to key topics, for example,Ship and Port Operations, Navigation and Pilotage, Cruise, Liner, Legislation etc. The facilitation role is further exemplified through the Chamber's role in the registration of vessels under the Canadian oil spill regulations. The Chamber has also spearheaded the formation of an informal coalition, The Western Marine Community (WMC), with the aim of ensuring an equitable regional apportionment of the Coast Guard's cost recovery program.

Victoria, BC, United States

Norway

Pasco, WA, United States

Liberty Corner, NJ, United States

Jefferson City, MO, United States

Richmond, VA, United States

Cascade Locks, OR, United States

Portland, OR, United States

Pasco, WA, United States

Vitoria, Brazil

Richland, WA, United States

Richland, WA, United States

Richland, WA, United States

Arlington, VA, United States

Astoria, OR, United States

Recognizing the need to protect the safety of ships, crews and cargoes crossing the dangerous Columbia River Bar, the State of Oregon, in 1846, established the Oregon Board of Pilot Commissioners. This legislation provided for formal licensing of the pilots. The Columbia River Bar Pilots trace their history to this date, and is one of the oldest ongoing businesses in Oregon.

Netherlands

Limassol, Cyprus

Clifton, TN, United States