Vancouver Harbour — 24/7 Operations

Marine Containment Solutions Built for the Real World

Seaforth Environmental Service Ltd. designs and builds custom oil pollution containment systems in-house—then deploys and operates them with our own vessels and crews. We serve marine oil transfer facilities across Vancouver Harbour and the Burrard Inlet.

45+
Years Experience
24/7
Emergency Dispatch
8
Working Tugs
30
Crew Members
Live Harbour Conditions
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Marine Environmental Services

From custom-built containment systems designed and fabricated in-house to 24-hour emergency response, Seaforth delivers comprehensive marine environmental solutions on the water.

Boom Services & Support

We design and build our oil containment booms in-house, custom-engineered for each client's site. End-to-end service from fabrication through deployment and 24/7 emergency response.

Pollution Containment Booms

Custom-fabricated oil containment booms built to higher standards than off-the-shelf products. Rapid deployment at marine terminals, fuel docks, and emergency spill sites.

Construction Containment Booms

Custom-built silt curtains and turbidity booms engineered for your specific water depth, flow, and site conditions. Ensuring environmental compliance for dredging and marine construction.

Boom Maintenance & Repairs

Full-service inspection, maintenance, and repair programs for permanent and portable containment systems. We keep your equipment deployment-ready and compliant year-round.

Landing Craft / Ramp Barge

Heavy marine support using landing craft, crane vessels, and our 128-foot ramp barge with 500-ton capacity. Equipment transport, modular structure delivery, and marine logistics.

Dock Repair / Construction

Custom dock and float construction, repair, and anchoring system installation. Floating docks, access platforms, work floats, fender logs, and dock ladders built to site-specific conditions.

Disposal & Recycling

Marine rubbish removal, waste oil collection, and debris disposal services. Responsible handling and recycling of recovered materials from harbour cleanup and construction operations.

Environmental Surveying

Marine environmental assessment, turbidity monitoring, and site surveys for construction and industrial projects. Supporting compliance and informed decision-making in sensitive waters.

Towing & Freight

Marine towing throughout Vancouver Harbour, Howe Sound, and the Fraser River. Barge assists, project towing, log boom assists, and vessel support using our fleet of working tugs experienced in confined harbour operations.

Vessel Removal & Salvage

Safe removal and disposal of derelict, abandoned, and end-of-life vessels. Comprehensive salvage services including assessment, planning, and environmentally responsible dismantling.

Water Taxi Services

Fast, reliable water taxi services for crew transport, personnel transfer, and small group transportation throughout Vancouver Harbour and surrounding waters.

Fleet & Capabilities

A versatile fleet of purpose-built vessels and heavy equipment ready for immediate deployment across Vancouver Harbour, Howe Sound, and the Fraser River.

8
Tugboats

Including the Jonny 5—our 40' electric boom tug—plus seven steel and aluminum tugs from 26' to 38' for towing, boom deployment, and vessel assist.

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Landing Craft / Barges

From the 37' Harmony B with 5,000lb crane to the Valley No3—a 128' ramp barge with 500-ton capacity for heavy equipment transport.

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Water Taxi / Crew Boats

Fast, reliable crew transfer vessels accommodating 5-6 passengers. Available for charter, personnel transport, and rapid deployment throughout the harbour.

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12T
Grapple Crane (Mallory)

80' x 22' steel barge with 12-ton grapple crane for heavy lift, debris removal, marine construction, and commercial dive platform operations.

500T
Ramp Barge Capacity

Valley No3—our 128' x 38' steel ramp barge—delivers heavy equipment, modular structures, and construction materials to remote marine sites.

24/7
Emergency Response

Round-the-clock dispatch for spill containment, emergency boom deployment, and rapid marine support. Call 778-984-9745 anytime.

Industry Leaders Across Western Canada

Suncor Pacific Coast Terminals Imperial Oil Shell Oil Parkland Refinery Pembina Vancouver Wharves Trans Mountain Pipeline Kiewit-Ledcor Island Tug & Barge SGS Divers Vancouver Port Authority WCMRC

Operators First. Systems That Work.

Many companies manufacture and sell pollution boom systems. Seaforth is the only company that designs, builds, deploys, and operates the systems it provides—all in-house, custom-engineered for each client. Our experience comes from doing the work: installing, tending, adjusting, and recovering boom systems in active harbours, rivers, and industrial marine environments.

Seaforth's roots trace back to Seaforth Towing & Salvage Ltd., established in Port Moody in 1974. The current owner, Captain Darrell Brown, and former principal operator Captain Chris Crockett bring more than 45 years of operational experience to the company.

What sets Seaforth apart is integration. We combine environmental containment expertise with marine towing, barge and crane support, custom dock construction, and on-water repair capability. With approximately 30 personnel, 8 tugboats, 5 landing craft and barges, and 3 water taxi vessels, we deliver complete solutions to Canada's largest energy and marine infrastructure companies.

Our booms are built to higher standards than mass-produced alternatives because we're the ones responsible for making them work in the field. That operational accountability drives everything we do.

Designed by operators. Deployed by operators. Operated in real conditions.

Safety First

Every operation is planned and executed with crew safety and environmental protection as the top priority.

24/7 Response

Round-the-clock dispatch for emergency spill response and routine containment operations alike.

Custom In-House Design

Every facility is different. We design and fabricate oil and silt containment systems in-house, custom-engineered for your site's specific conditions.

Experienced Crew

30 professional mariners, licensed security personnel, and marine technicians — all hands on deck.

Build Your Career On the Water

At Seaforth we value teamwork, quality performance, and integrity. We offer market-competitive wages and employee benefits in a safe and positive working environment.

Have a Containment Project?

Whether it's an emergency deployment, planned maintenance, or a new custom containment system — call dispatch anytime.

778-984-9745

24-Hour Dispatch & Emergency Response