Welcome to Albacore Marine Services

We offer bareboat and skippered charter services across the south coast of British Columbia, specializing in charters for environmental research and related fields.
Our vessels are durable, safe and reliable welded aluminum workboats, fully and appropriately insured and conform to all Transport Canada safety equipment requirements. Our boats, equipment and motors are serviced and maintained with diligent care.

Sediment Sampling

Albacore 2 has a heavy duty davit and hydraulic winch system for easy deployment and retrieval of a VanVeen or Ponar sediment grab sampler or similar equipment

Bareboat Charters

Our bareboat charter vessel is a 21' heavy gauge custom aluminum that is easy to operate and maneuver. Fully insured for bareboat charters. You skipper, we deliver. Regular  maintenance and support as required. Typically available for medium to long term contracts, Inquire for details.

Skippered Charters

Examples of the type of work we have chartered for:

  • Water sampling

  • Sediment sampling

  • Environmental monitoring for marine construction

  • Marine mammal monitoring

  • Underwater video and ROV'

  • Oceanography

  • Marine tissue, toxicology and risk assessment 
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How can we help?

We are a family operation with extensive marine and freshwater biology backgrounds and are based in Metchosin, BC. We have a combined 30+ years of experience working and playing on the beautiful south coast waters. Contact us to discuss your needs and how we can help!
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