When we are not piloting ships, the BC Coast Pilots also review changes to shipping routes, make recommendations for the protection of marine habitat and evaluate the impacts of proposed new projects.
Environmental Protection
On every ship and every trip, we remain stewards of the waterways.
Embracing New Technology
By applying leading edge innovation, we safely move large vessels.
Economic Engine
Efficiently moving goods and people, we expertly guide ships in and out of our harbours.
Our Mission
BC Pilots have been in the business of keeping 15,000 miles of the province’s waters safe since the mid-1800’s and have an exceptional safety record and provide independent service to every company across the shipping industry.
Our Mandate
From Alaska to the southern Canadian border, under the Pilotage Act, we are mandated to board and guide any foreign ship coming in or out of BC’s ports for safety, efficiency and environmental protection.
Canada has over 500 port facilities, 800 fishing harbours, and 120 recreational harbours.
Marine shipping accounts for $200 billion worth of trade in the country.
3,500 cargo and cruise ships pass through BC's coastal waters each year
13,000 pilotage assignments to safely transport cargo, bulk, containers, vehicles, cruise ships, tankers, vehicles and more
Port of Vancouver’s cruise terminal welcomes over 900,000 passengers each year.
400,000 vehicles transported through the Port of Vancouver annually
Over 6 million tonnes of grain flow through the Port of Prince Rupert
Almost 900,000 tonnes of wood pellets shipped to and from the Port of Prince Rupert
Who are the Coast Pilots?
BC Coast Pilots use the latest innovations when it comes to ship movement.
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BC Coast Pilots
15,000
Miles of Coast
12,300
Pilotage Assignments
44
Years of Service
BCCP Latest News
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February
2020
Feature Pilot: Captain David Willows
Meet Captain David Willows! He was born in Toronto but later his family moved to Victoria BC when he was a year and a half old.
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January
2020
Winter on the water
Winter in B.C. can be quite different than the rest of Canada depending on where you look, and that includes our coast!
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December
2019
Feature Pilot: Captain Adrian Cormier
Meet Captain Adrian Cormier! He grew up on the East coast of Canada in Margaree on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia before moving to BC.
Contact
For more information on the BC Coast Pilots, please email us at bccp@bcpilots.com
For press and media requests, please contact Paul Devries, General Manager of BC Coast Pilots at pbd@bcpilots.com
For press and media requests, please contact Paul Devries, General Manager of BC Coast Pilots at pbd@bcpilots.com
Our Office
1450-1130 W Pender St,
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
Let's Talk
Office: (604) 688-0291
Email Inquiry
General: bccp@bcpilots.com
BC Coast Pilots compulsory pilotage area
The blue shaded areas indicate where foreign ships are required to take a licensed marine pilot
Red lines show common routes of vessels under pilotage
Grey lines show routes outside of compulsory pilotage areas