BC Coast Pilots Ltd.

British Columbia Coast Pilots Ltd. provides marine pilotage for vessels navigating British Columbia’s coastal waters and ports. Its pilots guide commercial ships through local waterways, supporting safe and efficient vessel movements under Canada’s Pilotage Act. The company also reviews shipping-route changes, contributes recommendations to protect marine habitats, and evaluates proposed project impacts. Based in Vancouver, BC Coast Pilots reports approximately 13,000 pilotage assignments annually across its coastal service area.