BC Coast Pilots

Ever wonder about the day in the life of a Coast Pilot? Check out the full video on our website! bccoastpilots.com

The St. Andrew’s Bay Pilots are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Captain Phillip Brady. January 12, 2026 Captain Brady tragically died after a fall from a pilot ladder while disembarking a vessel. He is survived by his fiancée and two young children.

Congratulations @GlobalTerminals your cranes are almost home @PortVancouver @CityofDeltaBC

Merry Christmas @Helijet Thank You for your fantastic service helping commerce move @PortVancouver @portnanaimo @gvicharbour #MarinePilot #MerryChristmas

@PortVancouver The BC Coast Pilots are proud to play an important role with helping commerce move through @PortVancouver which helps all Canadians

Today’s #HolidayPortHeroes spotlight shines on Captain Steve Kennedy, Vice President of the @BCCoastPilots. Since 2012, Captain Kennedy has been expertly guiding vessels through the challenging waters of Canada’s West Coast. His work and others at BC Coast Pilots help to ensure that holiday gifts, seasonal decor, and festive treats reach their destinations at the Port of Vancouver safely—despite narrow passages, strong currents, and unpredictable weather. Learn more about our holiday port heroes at the Port of Vancouver: bit.ly/3Dn295m

Thank you @PortVancouver for a new plaque focused on #Pilotage in B.C. Coastal waters

The BC Coast Pilots and Pacific Pilotage Authority welcomed the ⁦@Transport_gc⁩ Honourable Pablo Rodriguez with a tour of PSTAR Simulator with a transit of ⁦@PortVancouver⁩

Thank you @taloncopters for the lift to work @PortVancouver #PilotOnBoard #SafetyAtSea

International Day of the Seafarer @PortVancouver @IMOHQ #MarinePilots working with crews making #SafeShipping

Thank you Danielle Wensauer Associate Director @PacificMSS and Captain Brian Young #ppa for coming along outbound from @PortVancouver #MarinePilotage #MarineSafety

If you have ever thought about being a marine pilot, come to the information session

Happy Holidays from the B.C. Coast Pilots

Are you interested in becoming a BC Coast Pilot? Please attend the information session on June 20th to learn about the process and meet the BC Coast Pilots. Hope to see you there! #pilots #supplychain #marinecareers #BCCoast

Everyone studying for the Coast Pilots Exam it's time to sign up for the fall writing. Hope to see you there!! #FutureBCCPPilots #bccoast @Transport_gc #supplychain

Here are BCIT Marine bridgewatch students Kayley and Sadie who are starting their marine careers. Joining BC Coast Pilots in Vancouver Harbour today to learn about a pilots role. #FutureBCCPPilots# @Transport_gc @OmarAlghabra #seafarers #supplychain #bccp @bcit

License Day!! Congratulations to these new licensed pilots for the BC Coast. @marinepilot @Transport_gc #supplychain #bccoast

The First Cruise Ship of the 2023 Season arrived at Ogden Point this morning!!! @gvicharbour @PortVancouver #marinepilots @CLIA_NWC #BCCoast

Pilot transfers are never routine and always dangerous. They take place all hours day & night and in all weather. Condolences to our UK family.

All mariners interested in becoming a licensed BC Coast Pilot, the Pacific Pilotage Authority is accepting applications. If your already in the FAM program, its also time to sign up for the 2023 spring exam!!! #safety #marinepilot @bccoast @supplychain @