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.

Marine construction requires precision, power, and timing, and Westar Marine Services is built to deliver all three. Whether moving rock and aggregate, coordinating waterfront equipment delivery, or supplying barges for high-load operations, our team provides the dependable support that complex jobs demand.

When it comes to maintaining clear waterways, safe navigation channels, and maritime infrastructure along the West Coast, dredging operations play a vital role. For over four decades, Westar Marine Services has stood ready in the San Francisco Bay to provide the marine logistics, tug support, barge transport, and project coordination that keep dredging jobs running smoothly.

This November, something truly unexpected appeared along the San Francisco waterfront - a floating soccer field, stationed just off the Embarcadero in celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship.

When it comes to heavy-lift marine logistics, construction support, or materials transport in the San Francisco Bay, having the right barge can make or break your project. At Westar Marine Services, we’ve been supporting maritime operations since 1976, and we know that no two jobs are the same — especially when it comes to choosing the right barge.

Westar Marine Services is proud to welcome a powerful new addition to our fleet: the Nokea, a 105-foot twin-engine tugboat purpose-built for strength, safety, and serious marine performance. With a bollard pull of 110,000 lbs. and 4,400 horsepower, Nokea represents a major boost to Westar’s towing and project support capabilities across the San Francisco Bay and beyond.

During the first inning of the Giants vs. Cubs game, NBC Sports Bay Area cameras cut to McCovey Cove, where one of Westar Marine Services’ water taxis, the Madison Lynne, was spotted pulling up right beside the ballpark’s portwalk. In a moment that quickly went viral, a man stepped off the vessel, casually climbed over the railing, and walked into the ballpark — just in time for the game.

Since 1976, Westar Marine Services has been a cornerstone of the San Francisco Bay maritime industry, delivering trusted tug, barge, and vessel support services with professionalism and heart. This year marks the beginning of a new chapter, as longtime co-owners Mary McMillan and Wendy Morrow step into retirement after more than four decades of visionary leadership.