Trans Mountain
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Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 300,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta and British Columbia, and 111 kilometres of pipeline in Washington state.
Trans Mountain has loaded marine vessels with petroleum since 1956 without a single spill from tanker operations. The region’s robust marine safety regime is well managed, with important risk controls for all traffic and oil tankers in particular. Transport Canada , the Canadian Coast Guard , Pacific Pilotage Authority and Port of Vancouver establish, implement and monitor regulations and practices for oil tankers. Highly-trained and qualified pilots ensure tankers navigate our local waters safely. Tankers entering our port are held to strict internationally-accepted build, manning, maintenance and operating quality standards.
Additionally, our Marine Response Plans ensure quick action in the event of a spill. Trans Mountain has proposed additional risk controls and enhancements, which build on the current marine safety regime. To review the Westridge Marine Terminal Emergency Response Plan please click here.