|
|
 |
Island Tug and
Barge Ltd. of Vancouver, British Columbia has a long history of serving coastal
communities up and down the west coast. With expertise in general and
specialized cargoes such as bulk fuel delivery, ITB is known for a high level
of service and professionalism.
Island Tug and Barge is B.C.'s only
domestic supplier of submarine laying services. It is also the largest supplier
of bulk fuel products to Vancouver Island.
Island Tug and Barge's commitment to safety is shown by
their dedication to follow the ISM Code. The ISM Code is a safety
management program established by the International Maritime Organization. It
is required by all shipping where vessels exceed 500 gross tons. The Code is
not required by law for ITB operations, however, they have taken it on because
it sets a high standard for seamanship and management practices that puts ITB
in line with the best practices of the sea-going industry.
The code
requires that a series of management practices be in place that
enable:
- A safe working environment
- The prevention of pollution
- Maintenance of a seaworthy vessel
- Safe sea-going practices
- Control of operation critical information
|
|
|
Island
Crown
Cable
Laying |
Island Tug and
Barge's commitment to customer service is shown by their dedication to follow
ISO 9001 - 2000 standards, These standards are aimed at improving the company's
ability to meet or exceed a customer's expectations of service every time. The
ISO standard requires a thorough analysis of all of the systems that contribute
to the successful provision of a service.
Internal and external auditing
are an important component of the process. The verification of Island Tug and
Barge's standards by a reputed third-party, Lloyds Register Quality Assurance
says to customers, ITB is a well-managed company capable of achieving a high
level of performance safety and with little risk to the
environment.
|
|
In April 2005 Island Tug was the first Canadian tug and
barge company to be awarded the Exceptional Compliance Program Award (ECOPRO)
from Washington State Department of Ecology for excellence in marine safety and
environmental stewardship.
 See
News Release
The
Washington State Department of Ecology Spills Program manages a unique
non-regulatory environmental protection program for tank vessels. The
Exceptional Compliance Program (ECOPRO) gives public recognition for companies
who show their commitment to marine safety and environmental stewardship. Each
company must pass a stringent set of standards and inspections to
qualify.
Island Tug and Barge is a recipient of the 2001 Legacy Award
for Oil Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response.
Island Tug and
Barge is committed to safety and responsibility in the workplace.
See oil
spill readiness drills.
For more
information contact: John Staynor, Safety and Training Manager
(ISM-ISO Co-ordinator)
John@
IslandTug.com
Tel: 604 873-4312 |
Capt. Bob Shields, holds
the ECOPRO award.
2005 ECOPRO Award
ceremony. |
|
|
|
|
Contacts 
Tel: 604 873-4312