About Us
Guiding Principles of Council of Marine Carriers (CoMC)
Our Mandate:
To protect the interests and safeguard the rights of its members and to promote growth of the domestic marine transportation industry by operating safely and ethically while respecting the environment in which we work.
Vision:
To be a strong voice for the domestic Marine Transportation Industry in Western Canada.
Principles
- It is recognized that all member companies benefit when we succeed in achieving fair and appropriate regulations and we set standards that apply to the industry as a whole.
- The CMC believes in respectful engagement and maintaining positive working relationships with all levels of Government, their agencies and other maritime and industrial organisations and associations.
- The CMC promotes continuous improvement initiatives by its membership and to institute operational standards and best practices.
- The CMC will advocate for its members collectively in a fair and reasonable manner, yet it is understood we will work directly with individual members to craft solutions to their own particular interests and issues when required.
There are four types of membership within the Council of Marine Carriers:
Tier I
Open to any individual, firm or corporation which owns or operates vessels, towboats or barges and employs seagoing personnel.
Tier II
Companies who specialize in one aspect of tug operations such as ship docking and ship escort operations.
Tier III
Companies that own marine assets and are involved in project based marine operations, such as bridge or terminal construction projects, but do not directly employ seafarers.
Tier IV
Asocial membership consisting of non-marine companies, associations and individuals who have an interest in the towboat industry, but do not have an active role in marine operations.
All memberships are voted upon by the CMC Board of Directors. The CMC Board of Directors may declare other firms or organizations to be eligible as a member at any level at their discretion.