Our History
Over a decade ago Bridgemans was launched with an approach that put clients first, overdelivered on our promises, and prioritized safety, security and sustainability. As we grew, we evolved. We worked in partnership with First Nations, local suppliers and nearby communities and we built long-term relationships. We added new Marine Services and Marine Construction divisions and formed a dedicated fleet of support vessels.
As we look back on our success over the years, we are grateful for our clients that placed their trust, and worked alongside us. Together, we have built a business and a global community worth celebrating.
Our Story
2013
Bridgemans Services Group forms
Canadian entrepreneurs form Bridgemans Services Group, based in Vancouver, Canada, to offer full-service floating workforce accommodations vessels – “Floatels” – that feature premium hotel and food services.
2014
Haisla Nation partnership
Bridgemans enters agreement with the Council of the Haisla First Nation and partnership with Haisla Business Operations to offer floatel accommodations in the Kitimat region.
2014-2015
Workforce floatel in Kitimat, Canada
Bridgemans provides Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, construction and project management, with accommodations for 650 workers at the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter modernization project in Kitimat, Canada.
2014-2015
Floatel for Australian LNG project
Bridgemans provides Chevron with accommodations for up to 1400 workers at the massive Gorgon LNG Plant off the coast of Western Australia. MV Silja Europa housed workers from August 2014 to December 2015.
2017
Bridgemans enters the renewable energy market
Bridgemans enters the renewable energy market and gains experience with ship-to-ship transfers while supporting wind farm construction in Europe.
2017
MV Cabo Star launches ferry service
Bridgemans MV Cabo Star begins and still maintains regularly scheduled cargo ferry service between Trinidad and Tobago.
2018
New Marine Services division
Bridgemans launches Marine Services division, adding a small vessel fleet including multipurpose workboat tugs, personnel transfer vessels, environmental survey vessels, and floatel support vessels.
2018
Haisla Nation joint venture
Bridgemans’ Marine Service division enters a joint venture agreement with the Haisla First Nation to provide marine transportation and support services in the Douglas Channel and Kitimat region of British Columbia.
2019
Bridgemans expands Marine Services division
Bridgemans’ Marine Services division and JV partner Haisla Nation, through Bridgemans Kitamaat Joint Venture, signs contract to support dredging and expands Marine Services division in Canada.
2019
A Squamish Nation Endorsed Business
Bridgemans is approved by Nch’kay Development Corporation for inclusion on the Squamish Nation Business Registry. Inclusion on the registry means that Bridgemans is eligible for endorsement by the Squamish Nation through Nch’kay on a project-by-project basis.
2020
World Safety Award recognition
As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and operational improvement, Bridgemans receives the 2020 World Safety Organization’s Concerned Company/Corporation Award for works completed at Bridgemans Marine Transport.
2021
Bridgemans launches Clean Oceans program
Clean Oceans is Bridgemans’ comprehensive program that recognizes their commitment to help preserve the marine environment and establishes a standard of excellence in doing so.
2022
Bridgemans opens RoRo, laydown, storage facility
Bridgemans’ 10-person office opens at its roll on/roll off (RoRo) facility in Kitimat/Skeena, BC. It is the region’s only private RoRo facility, offering barge and vessel handling, short or long-term laydown, and CCTV-controlled access.
2023
Head office moves to Vancouver
Bridgemans relocates its corporate head office to West Broadway at Yukon Street in Vancouver, BC.
2023
LNG tug berth completed
Bridgemans’ Marine Construction division and JV partner Haisla Nation complete a multimillion-dollar EPC contract for LNG Canada tug berths, floating breakwater, concrete docks and more in Kitimat, BC.
2023
Bridgemans wins Woodfibre LNG contract and adds floatel MV Isabelle X to Canada Registry
Woodfibre LNG chose Bridgemans Floatel MV Isabelle X due to Bridgemans commitment to sustainability and ability to deliver turnkey, safe and secure live-work offshore accommodation for more than 600 workers at site.
2024
Bridgemans adds floatel MV Diamond XI
Bridgemans adds floatel MV Diamond XI to their fleet.
2024
Bridgemans Floatel MV Isabelle X mobilizes to Woodfibre LNG site
Bridgemans moored MV Isabelle X at the Woodfibre LNG site in British Columbia, Canada, and welcomed workers onboard. The Bridgemans Floatel’s innovative environmental features support Woodfibre LNG’s net zero mandate and ensure the comfort of more than 600 guests.
2024
Bridgemans welcomes SAR vessel
Bridgemans introduced a new SAR vessel, ’úya, (meaning saltwater in the Haisla language) to their west coast fleet. Among its many duties, it will serve as a pilot boat that can push or pull other vessels and help ships navigate coastal waters. ’úya is powered by twin 550-horsepower jet drives and, as an aluminum vessel with a rugged hull that can withstand the impacts of logs and debris, it can be driven onto a beach.
2024
Bridge Cat 49 added to Bridgemans’ fleet
Bridgemans welcomes their second Bridge Cat (BC49) catamaran to their fleet. The 44-foot personnel transfer vessel accommodates up to 48 passengers and integrates advanced safety features and optimized functionality, ensuring reliable performance in demanding maritime environments.
2025
Bridgemans opens new passenger terminal
Bridgemans Marine Terminal is a five-minute drive from Vancouver International Airport, making it easily accessible for workers flying in. The hotel’s marina serves as the departure point, where workers board Bridgemans’ transport vessel for the journey direct to site.
2025
Bridgemans announces arrival of the Amia X
Amia X is a Fast Crew Supply vessel which recently underwent a refit in Dubai before embarking on its voyage to Canada. The 41-meter-long vessel is designed to transfer personnel and cargo safely and reliably to project. Amia X offers a 140-square-metre cargo deck area with Heila HLM 20-3S deck crane, four Caterpillar main engines totalling 5,800 horsepower, with a range of 1,200 nautical miles at maximum speed.
2025
Bridgemans Floatel MV Saga X undergoes refit
Bridgemans Floatel MV Saga X undergoes extensive refit of interior spaces and environmental systems. Readying the vessel to house workers at the world’s first net zero LNG export facility, and setting a new benchmark for workforce accommodations on the water.
2025
Bridgemans announces the delivery of the Bridge Cat 450
The BC 450 is the newest addition to our small vessel fleet. Built to the highest standards of reliability and performance, the vessel features seating for passengers across two decks, making it ideally suited for large-scale workforce transport.
The BC 450 will support projects along the West Coast of Canada, with a primary focus on personnel logistics for Bridgemans Floatels.