Honoring Bay Area Maritime History with Westar Marine’s Tugboat Support
Westar Marine Services tugboats Bearcat and Orion assist with the repositioning of the historic tall ship Balclutha in San Francisco Bay. Crew members are seen securing lines as visitors observe from the ship's deck, capturing a blend of maritime history and modern marine support.
At Westar Marine Services, our work spans everything from high-powered construction support to once-in-a-lifetime cultural moments on the San Francisco Bay. This photo captures one such moment, our tugboats Bearcat and Orion assisting with a maneuver involving the historic Balclutha, a celebrated 19th-century square-rigged sailing ship permanently docked at Hyde Street Pier.
This image is also part of Westar history, capturing vessels that once served our community but are no longer part of the active fleet. As part of our legacy at Pier 50, known internally and locally as Westar50, these moments reflect the strength and care our crews have brought to the Bay for decades.
Preserving Maritime Legacy Through Modern Support
Westar was proud to be called in for this project, providing tugboat support in the heart of the San Francisco Bay. Our team helped reposition the Balclutha safely while honoring its place in Bay Area maritime history. These types of jobs require not just equipment and training, but local knowledge and careful handling, something Westar crews deliver every day.
As one of the most trusted tugboat providers in the region, Westar regularly assists with sensitive projects like this. Whether it’s navigating historic vessels or heavy marine equipment, our reputation for safety and precision sets us apart.
Serving the Bay Area with Trusted Marine Support
We continue to support clients across a wide range of marine operations. From Oakland to Richmond and Alameda, Westar is the go-to provider for tugboat services, barge rental, and marine construction support.
If you’re looking for a San Francisco Bay barge rental or need a Bay Area tugboat for a time-sensitive marine operation, our fleet and experienced crews are ready 24/7.
We also offer:
Oakland barge rental for material or equipment transport
Assistance with Bay Area marine construction barge staging and movement
Waterfront moorage coordination throughout the San Francisco Bay
San Francisco marine transportation for commercial, historic, and media-related marine projects
From History to Heavy Duty: We’re Here for Every Mission
Whether your project involves the repositioning of a historic vessel or coordinating a complex marine construction site, Westar Marine Services brings decades of Bay Area experience to the job.
📍 Based out of Pier 50 in San Francisco — Westar50
📞 Call us at 415-495-3191
🔗 Learn more at westarmarineservices.com
