AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT OF VANCOUVER FOR PORT TOWING SERVICES STRATEGIC POSITIONING OF GROUPE OCÉAN IN VANCOUVER
Quebec City, February 21, 2022 – Ocean Group is proud to announce a 10-year agreement with the Port of Vancouver to provide port towing services at Roberts Bank’s two terminals, Deltaport and Westshore Terminals. To carry out this agreement, Groupe Océan will mobilize two DAMEN ASD Tug 2813 tugs equipped with fire-fighting systems and IMO Tier III engines, starting on July 19. In addition to being proud partners of the port in the ECHO program, Ocean Group complies with the highest environmental standards for motorization in Canada. These tugs are therefore among the most eco-responsible operating in the Vancouver area.
By winning this tender, Ocean Group has strategically positioned itself in the Port of Vancouver, setting itself apart by emphasizing the reduction of pollutants, more competitive rates, and tugs better adapted to the needs of its customers. Once again, Ocean Group reiterates its commitment to becoming a world-class organization and a trusted partner for all its customers.
“This important new agreement with the Port of Vancouver consolidates our development and growth efforts in Western Canada. The Port of Vancouver’s vision of being the most sustainable port in the world aligns well with our values and actions. Developing long-term relationships with First Nations to create economic opportunities and limit environmental impacts is an essential part of our business,” said Jacques Tanguay, President and CEO of Ocean Group.
Ocean Group began operations in the Port of Vancouver in March 2020. Since then, the company has considerably increased the number of tugs operating in this territory, with the arrival of new state-of-the-art tugs and the acquisition of Samson Tugboats. Starting this July, Ocean Group will have eight (8) port tugs in the Vancouver area to serve its customers.
ABOUT GROUPE OCÉAN
Ocean Group is a major Canadian shipping company operating mainly in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and the Caribbean. Nearly 950 employees carry out a multitude of projects in our four main complementary business sectors: shipbuilding and repair, port towage and transportation, specialized marine equipment rental, dredging and electrotechnology.
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For further information, please contact
Philippe Filion
Director – Public Affairs
Telephone: 418-694-1414, ext. 2259
Cell: 418-928-7056
philippe.filion@groupocean.com
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