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.

Vancouver,, BC, Canada

BC Ferries operates ferry services connecting Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, providing passenger and vehicle transportation along the British Columbia coast.

North Vancouver,, BC, Canada

BCR Marine Company operates as a commercial Crown Corporation providing seamless transportation and stevedoring services in British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver,, British Columbia, Canada

The British Columbia Chamber of Shipping is a non-profit society serving the international shipping industry community in British Columbia since 1923, providing a forum for information exchange and advocacy on shipping services, legislation, and trade opportunities.

Victoria, BC, United States

British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. operates a fleet of modern vessels serving 47 terminals across 25 routes, connecting Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

El Cerrito,, CA, United States

Dolphin Charters LLC offers unique small boat cruising experiences in the San Francisco Bay, California Delta, Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, Mexico, and South America, focusing on nature and photography.

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Egon Marine Services Ltd. provides ship agency and other marine-related services in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada.

West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Provides maritime intelligence for the Canadian west coast: all vessel arrivals, departures, shifts, for all Canadian west coast ports.

Victoria, BC, Canada

Full service marine surveying company, located on the west coast but available world wide. See our website!

Richmond,, British Columbia, Canada

North Fraser Port Authority manages port operations in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, facilitating maritime trade and transportation.

North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Offshore System Ltd. (OSL) is a public company located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1977, OSL is the world leader in Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) technology, and has one of the largest ECDIS type installed bases. The primary product of Offshore Systems Ltd. is ECPINS (Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System) which provides mariners with precise positioning information for the promotion of safety in navigation. OSL's ECPINS® is installed on Canadian Coast Guard, the US Coast Guard vessels, and numerous worldwide commercial carriers. ECPINS is the primary navigation system for the Canadian Navy.

PUBLIC Knowledge Inc. provides access to oil and gas reserves data for Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, offering searchable databases and CD versions used by industry professionals across North America.

Port Alberni,, BC, Canada

Port Alberni Port Authority manages the Port Alberni harbor in British Columbia, Canada, facilitating maritime trade and port operations.

Prince Rupert,, British Columbia, Canada

Prince Rupert Port Authority manages and operates the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, facilitating maritime trade and transportation.

Surrey,, BC, Canada

Pullmaster Winch Corp. is a manufacturer and supplier of winches and deck machinery, serving marine and industrial markets from Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver, B.C., Canada

Seaspan Shipbrokers Ltd. is a respected maritime asset owner and operator based in Vancouver, British Columbia, offering long-term leases on state-of-the-art vessels to major shipping companies worldwide with a commitment to quality and service.

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Tetracom Logistics Inc. provides Management Consulting and Project Management Services for transportation and international trade. Process improvements to distribution/supply chains and other business systems usually have a payback period of less than a year. The company is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

West Vancouver, BC, Canada

The British Columbia Supercargoes' Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing supercargoes in the maritime industry in British Columbia, Canada.

Vancouver,, British Columbia, Canada

Westward Shipping Ltd. is a vessel agency and shipping services company serving multiple ports in British Columbia since 1935.

Vancouver,, British Columbia, Canada

Westward Shipping Ltd. is a vessel agency and shipping services company serving multiple ports in British Columbia since 1935.