WCT Marine & Construction

What WCT Marine & Construction does

WCT Marine & Construction, Inc. is a privately held, owner-operated shipyard and marine services company headquartered in Astoria, Oregon, at the mouth of the Columbia River. Founded more than 35 years ago and currently led by Owner Willie Toristoja, the company operates the largest shipyard and repair facility on the Lower Columbia River, with infrastructure spanning 75,000+ square feet of shop space, 4.5 acres of yard space, a 500-ton haul-out trailer, and a substantial equipment fleet that includes tugboats Ernie G, Voyager, and Papa T., the DB Beaver heavy-lift floating crane, a P&H-65 rough-terrain crane, and a Manitowoc 3900 100-ton crawler crane.

The company provides a vertically integrated suite of marine services: new vessel construction, rebuilds, major overhauls, renovations and modifications; 24/7 portable and shipyard-based vessel repairs; haul-out and launch services for vessels up to 500 tons; ABS- and USCG-certified welding in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; and large-scale land-based fabrication and construction. ABS and USCG welder certifications are central to the value proposition because they qualify WCT for regulated commercial vessel work that uncertified competitors cannot perform.

WCT generates revenue through project-based, quote-priced engagements across two main segments: commercial maritime operators (fishing boats, workboats, tugs, barges, supply boats) as the primary segment, and private vessel owners as a secondary segment. Geographic scope is concentrated on the Lower Columbia River region. Distribution is direct via the shipyard facility and portable/mobile crews, with marketing driven by the company website (wctmarine.com) and in-person relationships. The company maintains an affiliated supplier relationship with Columbia Steel & Welding Supply and is an active employer offering benefits, journeyman-level positions, and paid internships.

Name

WCT Marine & Construction

Legal name

WCT Marine & Construction, Inc.

Website

https://wctmarine.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WCT Marine & Construction is an owner-operated shipyard in Astoria, Oregon, offering vessel construction, repair, 500-ton haul-out, certified welding, and land-based fabrication to commercial and private maritime customers on the Lower Columbia River.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Construction and Repair Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Hull, Structure & Steelwork Repair (TLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Piping, HVAC & Auxiliary Systems Repair (TLAKAKAH), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD), Underwater Hull Inspection, Cleaning & Propeller Services (TLAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Marine construction services
• Vessel repair and maintenance
• Shipyard welding services
• Boat building and fabrication
• Marine hauling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Astoria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Marine Construction & Repair Services: Revenue generated from vessel new construction, rebuilds, major overhauls, renovations, and modifications for commercial and private marine vessels.
2. Vessel Repair Services: 24/7 portable and shipyard vessel repairs including tugboats, supply boats, crane services, and heavy lift floating crane services.
3. Haul Out Services: Shipyard haul out and launch services for vessels up to 500 tons, including barge hauling and launching using airbags and winch systems.
4. Welding & Fabrication Services: ABS and USCG certified welding services for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum; land-based fabrication and construction services.
5. Employment/Staffing Services: Providing skilled labor including marine electricians, diesel mechanics, welders, shipwrights, and project managers for shipyard operations.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

WCT Marine & Construction operates a shipyard in Astoria, Oregon providing new vessel construction, rebuilds, major overhauls, renovations, modifications, certified welding (ABS and USCG) in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, haul out services for vessels up to 500 tons, and large-scale land-based fabrication and construction. The company also delivers 24/7 portable and shipyard vessel repairs, tugboat assistance, supply boat service, and on- and off-site crane services including heavy lift floating crane capability.

Product overview

WCT Marine & Construction operates a shipyard facility offering a unified suite of marine construction and repair services, not a software platform. The core offering comprises new vessel construction and rebuilds, 24/7 vessel repairs, haul-out services for vessels up to 500 tons, certified welding (ABS/USCG) for steel/stainless/aluminum, and large-scale land-based fabrication utilizing 75,000+ sq ft of shop space and 4.5 acres of yard. Supporting infrastructure includes marine services (tugboats, supply boats, crane services) and a fleet of marine equipment (tugs Ernie G, Voyager, Papa T., DB Beaver heavy lift crane, P&H-65 and Manitowoc 3900 shipyard cranes).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Construction and Rebuilds Full-service new vessel construction, rebuilds, major overhauls, renovations, and modifications for commercial and private marine vessels, delivered by experienced marine craftsmen with quality standards.
• Vessel Repair Services 24/7 portable and shipyard vessel repair services covering tugboats, supply boats, and other commercial vessels, provided at the Astoria facility or on-site via portable crews.
• Haul Out Services Shipyard haul out and launch services for vessels up to 500 tons using the shipyard haul out trailer, plus barge hauling and launching using airbags and winch systems.
• Welding Services ABS and USCG certified welding services using all processes for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in all shapes and sizes.
• Land-Based Fabrication and Construction Large-scale fabrication and construction services utilizing over 75,000 square feet of shop space and 4.5 acres of yard space, with portable crews available for on-site projects.
• Marine Services Comprehensive marine services including tugboat assistance, supply boat service, on- and off-site crane services, vessel repairs, and heavy lift floating crane services.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Columbia Steel & Welding SupplyminorOthersPartner company referenced on WCT Marine website. Columbia Steel & Welding Supply is a related entity that likely provides welding supplies and steel products for the shipyard operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Vigor Industrial: Largest shipyard operator in the Pacific Northwest with full-scale shipbuilding, repair, and conversion facilities in Portland and Seattle. Closest large-scale comparable for vessel repair, fabrication, and marine services in WCT's geography.
• Foss Maritime: Seattle-based marine services and tugboat operator providing harbor towage, barge transportation, and shipyard services. Comparable in tugboat operations and integrated marine services on the U.S. West Coast, though broader in scale and geography.

Direct peers

• Cascade General: Portland-based shipyard offering vessel repair, fabrication, and conversion on the Columbia River system. Directly comparable as a competing Oregon ship repair facility serving commercial and private marine customers.
• All American Marine: Bellingham, WA builder of aluminum vessels including passenger ferries, research boats, and commercial workboats. Comparable in custom vessel construction and fabrication for commercial marine customers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Nichols Brothers Boat Builders: Whidbey Island, WA builder of commercial vessels, ferries, and workboats offering construction, repair, and fabrication services. Comparable mid-sized Pacific Northwest boatbuilder with overlapping customer base in tug, barge, and fishing segments.
• Pacific Fishermen Shipyard: Seattle shipyard specializing in vessel repair and haul-out services for fishing fleet and commercial vessels. Comparable direct competitor offering haul-out, repair, and maintenance to a similar commercial fishing and workboat customer base.
• Todd Pacific Shipyards: Seattle shipyard providing new construction, repair, and overhaul for commercial, government, and private vessels. Comparable mid-size Pacific Northwest competitor with similar shipyard repair and fabrication capabilities.

Regional players

• Blount Boats: Rhode Island shipyard providing shipbuilding and repair services for commercial and government vessels. Comparable mid-sized shipyard with similar construction and repair offerings, though serving the U.S. East Coast rather than Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wctmarine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wct-marine-and-construction-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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