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Media Statement, Washington Companies
Washington Corporations names Michael Boyer as Chief Information Officer
Washington Corporations announces the appointment of Michael Boyer as Chief Information Officer, effective immediately. As CIO, Michael will provide oversight and leadership of Washington Corporations shared Information Technology services provided to the Washington Companies and…
Montana Rail Link
MRL Discontinues Rail Operations
ON JANUARY 1, 2024, pursuant to authority granted by the Surface Transportation Board, Montana Rail Link discontinued all active rail operations. BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) has assumed operations across the former MRL lines on the newly-designated…
Modern Machinery
Modern Machinery uses Smart Construction to bring real value to customers
Modern Machinery is using advanced technology to improve jobsite and its customers’ bottom lines. Modern Machinery, a leading Komatsu distributer, offers equipment featuring Intelligent Machine Control, with more than 400 intelligent machines in service. Now…
Seaspan Marine
HaiSea Wamis completes first job in Vancouver Harbour marking the world’s first tanker escort by full electric power
The HaiSea Wamis, the world’s first fully electric harbour tugboat, has officially completed its first job since being delivered, marking the first time in history an oil tanker escort has been completed by an all-electric…
Media Statement, Montana Rail Link
Joe Racicot Named President of Montana Rail Link
The Washington Companies announced today that Joe Racicot, who has been Montana Rail Link (“MRL”) Vice President of Administration & General Counsel since 2015, has been named President, effective immediately. Mr. Racicot succeeds Derek Ollmann,…
Media Statement
Ian McIver Named President of Seaspan Energy, Derek Ollmann Named President of Seaspan Marine Transportation
Ian McIver The Washington Companies are pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2023, Ian McIver will be appointed President of the newly formed Seaspan Energy business. In this role, Ian will lead the development…
Seaspan Marine
Seaspan Ferries to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Using Carbon-Neutral Renewable Natural Gas in LNG-Powered Vessels
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. – This week, Seaspan Ferries Corporation (Seaspan) became the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by its roll-on, roll-off liquefied…
Seaspan Shipyards
Seaspan Shipyards’ Immersive Visualization Platform, HoloShip, Accelerates Digital Transformation
HoloShip facility will be an engine for technology innovation as Seaspan and Canadian marine sector evolve to a digital ship environment throughout vessel lifecycle March 15, 2022 – North Vancouver, BC – Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has…