Chapters
The West Coast of Canada Branch is proud to be the original Canadian branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, with a longstanding tradition of supporting maritime professionals across Canada. The West Coast Branch serves as the head office for the Canada Branch and is known for its vibrant and active community. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year that support professional growth and help maritime professionals connect with each other.
These include regular Lunch and Learn sessions featuring expert guest speakers, as well as social events designed to strengthen connections across the shipping, trading, and logistics sectors. A highlight of the branch’s annual calendar is the annual Dry Bulk & Commodities Conference, a flagship event that draws participants from across the industry to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities in the dry bulk sector and the maritime industry at large.
Through these initiatives, the West Coast Branch continues to uphold the ICS’s global standards while building a dynamic local maritime network.
In case you’d like any more information on the ICS activities in Western Canada, please reach out to the current Secretary:
Dena began her career with Teekay Shipping in 2002 as a summer intern. She has held various positions throughout the Teekay organization, all with a focus on planning and strategic projects. In 2017, Dena led the operationalization of the oil spill response assets for the TransMountain Expansion pipeline project for Western Canada Marine Response Corporation. Most recently, she has launched Vertical Consulting, a maritime-focused consulting company that offers project management, change management, and business transformation services to enable business strategies into action.
She holds a BBA and a PMP certification.
Dena has three children and in her free time also volunteers on the International Sailors Society of Canada (ISSC).
Information Contact: secretary@ics-canada.ca