Steveston Harbour Authority

What Steveston Harbour Authority does

Steveston Harbour Authority (SHA) is a non-profit organization established in 1990 that operates and maintains Steveston Harbour in Richmond, British Columbia, under a federal lease from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Small Craft Harbours Branch (DFO-SCHB). Encompassing 17.5 hectares across two main sites (Gulf of Georgia and Paramount) on the south arm of the Fraser River, SHA manages Canada's largest small craft commercial fishing harbour, serving more than 500 commercial fishing vessels along with transient pleasure craft and on-site marine businesses. Core infrastructure includes moorage floats, loading derricks, the largest ice plant in British Columbia, IP-based CCTV surveillance, electronic security gates, and harbour-wide WiFi.

SHA's service portfolio spans moorage (daily, monthly, and annual contracts with up to 45% advance-payment discounts for commercial fishers), shore power, ice sales (commercial $100/ton, non-commercial $125/ton), gear storage lockers (waitlisted), outside storage, vessel repair areas, net repair lanes (inside seine lane at $105/day, outside at $55/day), a public boat launch at $16/day, and transient berthage. Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring subscription-style contracts (annual moorage, gear storage) and transactional fees (daily moorage, ice, vessel services). Pricing is structured to heavily favor active licensed commercial fishing vessels, with commercial rates roughly 10x lower than pleasure craft rates per metre per day, reinforcing SHA's mandate as a commercial fishing-first facility.

Distribution is purely direct-to-customer at the physical harbour locations, with no intermediary sales channels. Customer acquisition relies on the stevestonharbour.com website, phone inquiries, and on-site presence. SHA also maintains strategic coordination with DFO, RCMP, Richmond Fire-Rescue, and Canadian Coast Guard for emergency response, and operates an environmental stewardship program including the BC Commercial Net Recycling Program. The organization employs 11-50 staff across operations, security, and administrative functions.

Name

Steveston Harbour Authority

Legal name

Steveston Harbour Authority

Website

https://stevestonharbour.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Steveston Harbour Authority is a non-profit organization that operates Canada's largest small craft commercial fishing harbour in Richmond, BC, serving 500+ commercial fishing vessels with moorage, shore power, ice sales, and marine services under a federal DFO lease.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fishing Harbour Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

Keywords

• Commercial fishing harbour
• Vessel moorage services
• Marine port operations
• Fishing fleet support
• Ice plant services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Moorage Fees: Daily and monthly moorage charges based on vessel length (metres) for commercial and pleasure craft vessels. Commercial vessels receive significant discounts for advance monthly payments (up to 45% for 12-month advance payment).
2. Shore Power Fees: Power charges for vessels connected to harbour electrical infrastructure, including daily, monthly, and annual rates for regular shore power, metered power (BC Hydro rates), and welding power.
3. Ice Sales: Sale of ice to commercial and non-commercial fishers, including bulk ice (per ton) and various sized totes. SHA operates the largest ice plant in British Columbia.
4. Gear Storage: Annual fees for gear storage lockers and outside storage areas for commercial fishing equipment such as seine nets and crab traps.
5. Vessel Services: Fees for vessel repair areas, net repairs (inside and outside lanes), vessel pump-out, vessel relocation, and emergency services.
6. Boat Ramp Fees: Daily fee for public boat launch access at Richmond Camp facility, collected via Diamond Parking kiosk.
7. Transient Berthage: Moorage fees for transient vessels visiting the harbour, charged per metre per day plus power fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Steveston Harbour Authority operates and maintains Canada's largest small-craft commercial fishing harbour under a federal mandate from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. It provides moorage, shore power, ice sales, gear storage, vessel repair and net repair areas, transient berthage, and a public boat launch to commercial fishing vessels, pleasure craft, and on-site marine businesses across two sites totalling over 17.5 hectares.

Product overview

Steveston Harbour Authority operates as a non-profit organization managing Canada's largest commercial fishing harbour (over 500 vessels, 17.5 hectares across Gulf of Georgia and Paramount sites). The core offering is harbour management services including moorage for commercial fishing vessels and pleasure craft, ice production and sales (the largest ice plant in BC), transient berthing, public boat launch facilities, shore power services, gear storage lockers, vessel land storage, outside storage for fishing equipment, net repair services, and a concrete loading float. The organization also facilitates environmental programs including a commercial net recycling initiative. On-site tenant businesses provide additional services including seafood processing, fishing gear supplies, boat maintenance and repair, marine insurance, welding, rigging, maritime training, and food services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moorage Services Daily and monthly moorage for active licensed commercial fishing vessels at $0.55/metre/day (with up to 45% discount for 12-month advance payment) and pleasure craft at $5.23/metre/day with monthly rates from $35.27-$44.09/metre. Available at Paramount and Gulf of Georgia sites.
• Steveston Harbour Ice Plant Bulk ice sales from the largest ice plant in British Columbia. Commercial fishers pay $100/ton; non-commercial fishers pay $125/ton; totes available from $35-$85; call-out fees apply for delivery.
• Transient Berthage Short-term moorage for visiting vessels at the 3rd Ave site on a 91m (300ft) float with 30 amp twist-lock power kiosks. Maximum stay is 7 days within a 30-day period at $5.23/metre/day plus $5.14/day for power.
• Public Boat Launch Public boat ramp facility at 36 Dyke Road, Richmond Camp, with 19 parking stalls (50ft x 10ft). Launch fee is $16.00 per calendar day (taxes included), payable via Diamond Parking kiosk; gates close 10PM and reopen 6AM.
• Shore Power Services Electrical power supply to berthed vessels via 30 amp shore power at $5.14/day, $85.44/month, or $750/year; metered power at BC Hydro rates; welding power at $15.00/calendar day; freezer surcharge $50/year.
• Gear Storage Lockers Secure indoor storage lockers for commercial fishing gear available only to active commercial fishers, at $28.24/square metre/year, payable annually in advance.
• Vessel Land Storage Dry land vessel storage at rates equivalent to moorage rates based on vessel length. Main area restricted to licensed commercial fishing vessels; Richmond Camp area available to commercial and pleasure craft.
• Outside Storage Outdoor storage for commercial fishing equipment such as seine nets and crab traps in fenced compounds and designated areas at $10.88/square metre/year. Limited availability at the Paramount site.
• Net Repair Services Inside seine repair lane at $105/calendar day (reservation only) and outside net repairs at $55/calendar day for commercial fishing vessels.
• Paramount Concrete Loading Float Free loading/unloading float for active fishers at the Paramount site. Overnight moorage available on the east side at $20/day with authorization.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ commercial fishing vessels served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vancouver Fraser Port Authority: Federal port authority managing Canada's largest port, including major commercial terminals in the same BC region as Steveston. Comparable as a federally mandated port/harbour operator, though its scope spans container, bulk, and cruise rather than small-craft commercial fishing.

Regional players

• False Creek Harbour Authority (Granville Island): Vancouver-based harbour authority managing Granville Island marina and surrounding waterfront. Comparable as a BC small-craft harbour authority operating urban moorage, transient berthage, and waterfront commercial tenants in Metro Vancouver.
• Port Alberni Port Authority: Local port authority operating harbour facilities at Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Comparable as a small BC port authority managing vessel berthage and waterfront services for commercial and recreational users, with similar scale and service mix to Steveston.
• Port of Prince Rupert: Port authority operating the Port of Prince Rupert in northern BC, handling containers, bulk, and ferry traffic. Comparable as a federally/regionally mandated BC port operator with similar governance structure to Steveston, though focused on deep-sea container shipping rather than small craft.
• Port of Monterey (Monterey Bay): Working fishing harbour on California's Monterey Bay supporting a commercial fishing fleet and seafood processing ecosystem. Comparable as a dedicated commercial fishing harbour with a similar tenant mix of seafood processors, gear suppliers, and recreational visitors.
• Port of New Westminster: City-owned port on the Fraser River in Metro Vancouver handling cargo and marine industrial tenants. Comparable as a BC port operator managing river-based marine infrastructure and tenants, though focused on industrial/cargo handling rather than commercial fishing.
• Port of Astoria: Municipal port in Astoria, Oregon on the Columbia River serving commercial fishing (salmon, crab) and recreational vessel traffic. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest small-port operator serving the commercial fishing fleet, with similar mix of moorage, ice, gear storage, and seafood processing tenants.
• Cowichan Bay Marina / Improvement District: Small craft harbour and marina at Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, BC. Comparable as a BC small-craft harbour offering moorage, transient berthage, and recreational facilities on a smaller scale than Steveston, with some commercial fishing presence.
• Nanaimo Port Authority: Independent port authority operating Nanaimo Harbour on Vancouver Island, BC. Comparable to Steveston as a regional Canadian port authority handling commercial vessel traffic, marina operations, and waterfront real estate, though smaller and oriented more toward recreational and industrial use.

Others

• Fisherman's Wharf, Port of San Francisco: Iconic fishing wharf on San Francisco Bay serving a mix of commercial fishing vessels, recreational craft, and seafood businesses. Comparable as a working fishing harbour that bundles moorage, seafood processing, and tourism – though larger and more tourism-driven than Steveston.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StevestonHA
• Facebookfacebook.com/StevestonHA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/steveston-harbour-authority

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