Marine Industries
Making Waves in Marine
As a Pacific Gateway with more than 26,000 kilometers of coastline, British Columbia (B.C.) has a rich history in the marine sector with 130 years of shipbuilding, refit, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and supply-chain activities.
Today, B.C. is at the forefront of marine technology, from establishing one of the world’s first and largest undersea digital observatories to developing deep water submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
Coastal Advantages
1,000
Over 1,000 marine industry companies operate in B.C.
Government of B.C.$7.2B
The marine sector generates $7.2B total economic output annually.
Government of B.C.34,000
34,000 jobs sustained in the industrial marine sector in B.C.
Government of B.C.Learn About B.C.’s Marine Sector
Competitive Advantages of B.C.’s Marine Industries
Doing business in B.C.’s marine industry is a smart way to access world-class marine services, resources, efficient logistics and transportation, and a wealth of top-tier talent.
Promising Future
Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Federal Government’s non-combat vessel contracts with B.C. Shipyards are creating jobs, investment, services, and resilient supply chain opportunities.
Marine Clusters in British Columbia
Industrial marine clusters in British Columbia are based primarily in the southern coastal areas around the cities of Vancouver and Victoria, with over 1,000 companies headquartered in and around the two cities.
Governmental Support
The Government of B.C. supports industrial marine research, development, and capacity building through through substantial investments and competitive taxes. Relevant B.C. Government programs that provide strategic support to the marine sector include the Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Industry Tax Credit, the Maritime Industries Infrastructure Modernization and Expansion Grant Program, and project funding through the Manufacturing Jobs Fund. Additional supports include marine-specific workforce initiatives like the Youth in Manufacturing Initiative, and cleantech programs such as the CleanBC Commercial Vehicle Pilot Program, the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund and the Low Emission Technology Initiative. These programs collectively help guide collaboration between government and industry.
Maritime Economy
British Columbia’s diverse marine sector is home to more than 1,000 companies that make up the industrial marine sector that includes 130 years of shipbuilding, refit, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and supply-chain activities.
Industry Organizations
Government Programs
Resources and Tools
Top Companies in the Marine Industry
Marine Sector News & Stories
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