Why Choose
OSPREY FOR MARINE ELECTRICAL WORK
Marine electrical environments are demanding. Saltwater, tidal movement, and safety requirements make this specialist work — and Osprey has the track record to prove it.
Trusted by BC's Major Marine Operators
Osprey has completed electrical work for BC Ferries, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), and the Canadian Coast Guard. When the province's most demanding marine operators need a commercial marine electrical engineer, they call Osprey.
Full-Scope Marine Electrical Capability
From new power pedestals and kiosk installations to submarine cables feeding private islands, our team handles the full range of marine electrical work. We also integrate solar systems, generators, and security infrastructure for complete marine facility solutions.
Established Marine Industry Partnerships
We work directly alongside local dock builders and piling companies, making us a seamless fit for new marina developments, dock replacements, and marine infrastructure upgrades. You get a coordinated project, not competing contractors.
Red Seal Electricians. Island-Wide Coverage.
Our Red Seal certified marine electricians operate from our Parksville and Campbell River offices, with project experience spanning the full length of Vancouver Island and working projects as far as Bella Coola, Kingcome Inlet and Haida Gwaii.
Marine Electrical Services
MARINA & DOCK INFRASTRUCTURE
We design and install complete electrical systems for new marina developments and dock upgrades. From marine power pedestals and kiosk design to dock lighting and marine gas pumps, Osprey delivers code-compliant installations built to handle the marine environment.
DETAILED SERVICES INCLUDE:
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New power pedestals
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New dock services and electrical supply
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Kiosk design and installation
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Dock and boat ramp lighting
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WIFI or cellular boosters
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Security, access control and camera systems
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Submarine cables to feed private islands and remote facilities
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Gas pump installations
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Retractable dock ramps
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Shore power connections
COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENT MARINE
Osprey has delivered electrical work for some of BC's most demanding marine operators. Our team understands the project management requirements, safety standards, and documentation expectations that come with government and commercial marine contracts.
CLIENTS AND OPERATORS SERVED INCLUDE:
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BC Ferries — berths, docks, and ramps
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Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)
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Canadian Coast Guard
SECURITY, CAMERAS, AND ACCESS CONTROL
Complete your marine power facility with integrated security systems. Osprey installs camera systems and access control solutions designed for outdoor and marine environments.
SOLAR, BATTERIES, AND GENERATORS
Remote marinas, fishing lodges, and island facilities are ideal candidates for solar power. Osprey designs and installs solar systems for marine and off-grid applications, integrating generation with battery storage.
Our generator services complement the solar power systems for open air marine environments, and we also supply, service and maintain generators on large vessels.
Our Marine Electrical Process
Assessments are free and include a detailed proposal outlining system specifications, costs, projected savings, and payback timeline. No pressure, no obligation—just the information you need to make a data-driven decision. Here's what it includes:
Marine Electrical
INSTALLATION PROJECTS
A sample of our marine electrical work across Vancouver Island and BC.
Fairwinds Marina
NANOOSE BAY, BC
Rebuilt the entire marina in 3 phases. All docks were replaced with concrete docks, supplied and installed new power kiosks, transformers, feeders from local building, pedestals and communication systems.
PROJECT DETAILS: Kiosks | Transformers | Pedestals
Complete Berth Rebuilds
QUADRA ISLAND & CORTES ISLAND, BC
Installed new infrastructure to accommodate new berths at two BC ferries terminals. Including running cable tray, lighting, ramp with motors and controls, pedestrian swing gates, waiting rooms, access control, distribution upgrade, power kiosks, and ship-to-shore power.
PROJECT DETAILS: Berth rebuild | BC Ferries coordinaition | Ship-to-shore
Townsite Marina
NANAIMO, BC
Removed old dock distribution and replaced with new power kiosk. Supplied and installed new pedestals, security cameras and under-dock wiring. Reinstated existing private pedestal metering system for per slip billing
PROJECT DETAILS: Marina distribution | Marine security | Private metering
NEED A MARINE ELECTRICIAN
ON VANCOUVER ISLAND?
Contact Osprey Electric to discuss your marina, dock, or marine facility project. From new installations and infrastructure upgrades to ongoing maintenance and government contracts, we have the experience and capabilities to deliver.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Responsive communication from a dedicated project contact
Experience with BC Ferries, DFO, and Coast Guard project requirements
Coordinated approach with dock builders and piling contractors
Full-scope capability: power, lighting, security, solar, and generators
Red Seal electricians operating Vancouver Island and surrounding gulf islands