The BCMEA represents companies involved in waterfront operations on the Canadian West Coast. It provides labour relations, training and other related services to member companies. The BCMEA Portal Website provides entry point for all users and allows access into
various secured web sites.
The Waterfront Occupational Health and Safety System ('WOHSS') pertains to accidents and injuries which occur to waterfront employees. Login
About the BCMEA
The About section provides information about the structure of the BC Maritime Employers association.
It includes information and resources regarding various BCMEA departments
as well as the BCMEA's member companies.
The Despatch Information section provides forecast and real-time information about the work opportunities for the upcoming shifts for the ports of Vancouver and Squamish.
The Health and Safety department staff are responsible for the promotion of health and safety in the longshore industry and ensuring that awareness and concern for health and safety is inherent in all work activities. This section includes information and resources pertaining to occupational health and safety in the waterfront.
The Training Department staff, member company personnel and members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) work together to develop and deliver a wide array of training programs to the shipping and cargo handling industry in the Province of British Columbia. This section includes resources and materials pertaining to the training programs and processes offered through the BCMEA training department.
