BURRARD CLEAN OPERATIONS /
WESTERN CANADA MARINE RESPONSE CORPORATION

Join Us

Burrard Clean Operations (BCO) has a customer base of approximately 1,700 members. These include:
  • oil companies
  • tankers/barges
  • freighters/non-bulk carriers
  • ferries
  • cruise ships
  • oil handling facilities

As part of our response service package, we offer three types of memberships/agreements:

  • Full Membership - $600*
    Offered to clients that, under the Canada Shipping Act, are required to have an arrangement with a Certified Response Organization. 

    These members will receive the full benefits of our response service, including equipment and supplies, throughout the life cycle of a spill. They are required to cover BCO's expenses and consumables during this time, but are entitled to a preferred rate as outlined in their membership contract.

    Vessels
    The Bulk and Non-Bulk Oil Ship Membership Agreements are available from the Chamber of Shipping of BC Website.

    Oil Handling Facilities
    Members that receive or ship product across their dock are also required to pay a Canada Shipping Act legislated bulk oil cargo fee. This is used as the base cash flow to keep the operation in a ready state.

    Download Oil Handling Facility Membership Agreement   

  • Subscriber Membership - $650*
    Offered to environmentally-conscious companies that, although not required under the Canada Shipping Act, want to be proactive in their management of potential oil spills. Subscribers can utilize BCO's professional training, contingency plan testing, and associated services, with the added advantage of knowing that BCO will assist them in the event of a spill.

    Download Subscriber Membership Agreement

  • Third Party Agreement
    Offered at the time of a spill when the polluter requires both equipment and
    personnel to assist in the cleanup.

    Any company can request assistance, but if they are not already a member they must sign a third party agreement and accept the financial responsibility to cover the cost of the response. Fees for manpower, equipment rental and administration are billed at standard rates.

    Download Third Party Agreement  

 *annual rate, excludes applicable taxes