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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…
Washington Companies
Washington Companies names Frank Butzelaar as Chief Operating Officer
The Washington Companies announced today the appointment of Frank Butzelaar as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 17, 2021. In this new position, Mr. Butzelaar remains based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and will provide…
Washington Companies
Washington Companies names Jerry Lemon as Chief Financial Officer
The Washington Companies announced today the appointment of Jerry Lemon as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. The new position will provide oversight of all financial, accounting, and treasury functions for all operations that comprise the…
Montana Rail Link
Park City Transload Facility Opened to Meet Growing Supply Chain Needs
In response to growing needs of MRL’s customers and an ever-changing logistics and supply chain industry, Montana Rail Link recently opened the Park City Transload facility in Park City, Montana. Opened in November 2019, the…
Seaspan Marine
Creating Jobs, Building an Industry: Seaspan a strategic partner in Canadian Shipbuilding Strategy
Seaspan Shipyards is proud to be Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. As a direct result of this work, Seaspan Shipyards is delivering on the promise of…