What Dynamic does

Dynamic (legally Dynamic Installations, operating as Dynamic Heavy Lift) is a privately held Canadian marine construction and heavy lift company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The company's operations revolve around The Dynamic Beast, a 900-ton barge-mounted Manitowoc M-1200 ringer crane assembled in 2017 with 1400 US Ton lifting capacity, 10,000 Ton modular cargo deck capacity, a 150ft-400ft boom, and an automated anti-heeling ballast system rated at 4 x 60 m3/min. The vessel holds Lloyds Register certification and IMO Load Line certification and is centrally positioned in the Port of Vancouver to enable rapid mobilization for emergency response, marine salvage, and time-critical construction lifts along the west coast of North America.

The company delivers four integrated service lines — Heavy Lift (crane operations, marine salvage, modular transport, emergency response), Installations (self-perform general contracting for structural, mechanical, and electrical systems), Design Build (single point-of-contact delivery integrating engineering and construction), and Engineering Services (clash checking, structural analysis, stability calculations). Revenue is generated through custom, project-based contracts with enterprise and government clients spanning port infrastructure, bulk material and grain terminals, oil and gas (including LNG conversions and pile installations), mining, and civil infrastructure; pricing is not publicly disclosed and each engagement is scoped, bid, and contracted individually, often over multi-year periods. Vertical integration of asset, engineering, and self-perform labor — supported by union trades relationships and provincial safety prequalifications (BCCSA-COR, ISN) — is the operating model underpinning client engagements across Canada and the US Pacific Northwest.

Name

Dynamic

Legal name

Dynamic Installations

Website

https://dynamic.global

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dynamic is a Canadian marine construction and heavy lift firm operating The Dynamic Beast, a 1400 US Ton barge-mounted ringer crane certified by Lloyds Register, serving port, oil & gas, mining, and civil infrastructure clients along the west coast of North America through integrated Design Build, Installations, and Heavy Lift services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Heavy Lift Construction Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Lift & Marine Recovery (Cranes, Barges, Jack-up Support) (TLAHAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Site Delivery, Installation Support & On-Site Supervision (Door-to-Site) (TLACAIAM), Engineering, Lift Planning & Method Statements (Rigging/Crane Plans) (TLACAIAL), Construction & Infrastructure Modules (Bridges, Rail, Roads, Tunneling) (TLACAIAD), Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

Keywords

• Marine heavy lift
• Barge crane services
• Construction installations
• Design-build construction
• Marine salvage transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Lift Crane Services: Marine heavy lift services using The Dynamic Beast barge-mounted crane for installations near bodies of water, emergency response, and general construction projects.
2. Construction Installation Services: Self-perform general contractor services for construction of structural, mechanical and electrical systems. Includes precision large-scale installation, alignment and balancing of rotating equipment.
3. Design Build Services: Construction delivery method providing single point of contact for both design and construction phases, including process optimization, facility studies, and detailed engineering.
4. Marine Transportation and Salvage: Barge transport operations, roll-on/roll-off services, modular transport with 10,000 Ton cargo capacity, and marine salvage services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dynamic is a time-critical marine construction and heavy lift company that operates The Dynamic Beast, a 900-ton barge-mounted Manitowoc M-1200 ringer crane with 1400 US Tons lifting capacity. The company provides heavy lift crane services, self-perform installation of structural/mechanical/electrical systems, integrated design-build construction delivery, engineering services, marine salvage, and modular transport for ports, terminals, oil & gas, mining, and civil infrastructure clients on the west coast of North America.

Product overview

Dynamic is a marine construction and heavy lift company offering an integrated portfolio of services built around its flagship asset, The Dynamic Beast—a 900 Ton barge-mounted ringer crane with 1400 US Tons lifting capacity. The company's offerings comprise Heavy Lift Services (crane operations, emergency response, marine salvage), Installations (general contracting for structural/mechanical/electrical systems), and Design Build (integrated design and construction delivery). These services serve port infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, and industrial sectors primarily along the west coast of North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Lift Services (The Dynamic Beast Operations) Project-based heavy lift crane services using The Dynamic Beast barge-mounted ringer crane (1400 US Tons lifting capacity, 360-degree operation) for marine heavy lift installations near water bodies, emergency response, modular transport (up to 10,000 Ton cargo capacity), marine salvage, and break bulk stevedoring for ports, terminals, oil & gas, and mining clients on the west coast of North America.
• Installations Self-perform general contractor services for construction of all structural, mechanical, and electrical systems and subsystems, including precision large-scale installation, alignment and balancing of rotating equipment, conveyor systems, shiploaders, transfer towers, and bulk material handling equipment, serving mining, pulp & paper, cement, power generation, and port infrastructure sectors.
• Design Build Services Integrated design-build construction delivery providing single point of contact for both design and construction phases. Services include process optimization, facility studies, engineering design, clash checking, structural analysis, and stability calculations, with seamless transition from concept to completion.
• Marine Salvage and Emergency Response Marine salvage and emergency response services using The Dynamic Beast centrally located in the Port of Vancouver, BC, capable of mobilizing within 5 hours. Includes recovery and transport of vessels, and emergency decommissioning of damaged port infrastructure (e.g., container cranes) while minimizing environmental impact.
• Modular and Heavy Transport Services Barge-based roll-on/roll-off and roll-on/lift-off modular transport services using The Dynamic Beast's 10,000 Ton cargo capacity, certified international load line, and robust deck strength. Suitable for moving fabricated modules, heavy equipment, and oversized cargo between waterfront and project sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response mobilization within 5 hours of initial call
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Bridgemans Service Group – Haisla Nation JVmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Client for Oil & Gas Tug Berth Basin Piles project in Kitimat, BC. Dynamic Heavy Lift 'Beast' unloaded and installed 18 piles @ 1.524m diameter x 50m x 51 Tonne each.
• Alliance Grain Terminal (AGT)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic was contracted by AGT to upgrade existing bulk material facilities upstream of a newly installed 2000 metric-tonne-per-hour ship-loading system. Work included 700 feet of new distribution conveyors, chute work, and bulk-weighing shipping scales installation.
• EMS Tech Inc.majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDynamic was contracted by EMS Tech Inc. to install new shiploading systems for Viterra Pacific. Project involved structural steel erection, transfer and drive tower construction, rail alignment, and civil works.
• Island Tug and BargecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic contracted to pickup and launch two new build 400-ton tug boats. Used SPMTs to roll tugs onto The Dynamic Beast and M-1200 Ringer Crane to lift tugs into harbor at Port of Vancouver.
• United Engineering Limited (UEL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEL fabrication site in Victoria was the location for load-on of Tripper (167MT) and Stacker/Reclaimer (971MT) onto The Dynamic Beast for Neptune Bulk Terminal project.
• Iron Workers Local 97minorOthersUnion certification partnerships for skilled trades labor on construction projects
• Millwrights Local 2736minorOthersUnion certification partnerships for mechanical installation and precision equipment work
• IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers)minorOthersUnion partnership for operating engineers and heavy equipment operators
• Pipefitters Local UnionminorOthersUnion partnership for pipefitting trades on industrial projects
• Construction Labour Relations (CLR)minorOthersIndustry association partnership for construction labour relations in BC
• CWB GroupminorOthersWelding certification and training partner for welding procedures and qualifications
• Engineers and Geoscientists BCminorOthersProfessional engineering regulatory body partnership for professional engineers in British Columbia

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lampson International: Pacific Northwest-based heavy-lift crane and rigging specialist serving energy, port and infrastructure clients, a direct regional competitor with comparable heavy crane capability.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: US heavy crane and rigging contractor providing lift services and equipment to industrial, energy and infrastructure projects, comparable to Dynamic's heavy-lift crane business model.
• Manson Construction: Major Pacific Northwest marine construction and dredging contractor with heavy-lift and waterfront installation capabilities comparable to Dynamic's marine construction segment.
• Orion Marine Group: Marine construction and heavy civil contractor building ports, docks and terminals, overlapping strongly with Dynamic's port infrastructure and marine installation focus.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Heavy lifting, rigging and specialized transport contractor for industrial and infrastructure projects, closely matching Dynamic's core heavy-lift and installation services.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport for ports, energy and industrial modules; directly overlaps with Dynamic's heavy-lift and modular transport offering at far larger scale.
• Boskalis (SMIT Salvage): Global marine services group with heavy-lift, offshore and marine salvage/emergency response operations that overlap Dynamic's salvage and heavy marine lift niche at global scale.
• Sarens: Global crane rental and heavy-lift/heavy-transport contractor serving energy, ports and infrastructure, the same project categories Dynamic pursues but with a multi-vessel, multi-crane fleet.

Regional players

• Vancouver Pile Driving: Vancouver marine and heavy civil construction firm performing pile driving, marine structures and waterfront installation work directly in Dynamic's home territory.
• Fraser River Pile & Dredge (FRPD): BC-based marine construction, pile driving and dredging contractor operating on the same west-coast waterfront market as Dynamic with overlapping marine heavy civil scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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