San Francisco’s Trusted Marine Partner for over 50 Years

Expertise You Can Count On

At Westar Marine Services, we specialize in taking the complexity out of marine operations. Our team delivers dependable, efficient, and safety-first solutions tailored to meet the unique demands of every client and project.

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Our Services

Offshore Towing

Reliable. Global. On Time.

Offshore Towing

Westar delivers safe, efficient offshore towing with a versatile fleet and expert crews—on time, worldwide. → Learn more

Specialty Barges

Versatile. Reliable. Mission-Ready.

Specialty Barge Services

From aggregate and fresh water delivery to Alcatraz runs, fireworks, and waste removal, Westar offers versatile barge solutions tailored to unique maritime needs.→ Learn more

Water Taxi

24/7 Crew & Cargo Transfers

Water Taxi

Westar’s Coast Guard-inspected water taxis provide safe, 24/7 crew and cargo transfers to anchored vessels and Bay Area marine projects from San Francisco and Oakland.→ Learn more

Escort & Towing

Bay-wide. 24/7. Trusted Crews.

Escort & Towing Services

Westar delivers safe, reliable ship assist and escort services throughout San Francisco Bay and beyond, with 24/7 availability and expert tug operators.→ Learn more

Warehouse Services

Storage. Handling. Refrigerated Space.

Warehouse Services

Located at Piers 50 and 48½, Westar offers 20,000+ sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor storage with full freight handling, consolidation, and refrigerated options. → Learn more

Stores Delivery

Supplies On Time — Anywhere

Stores Delivery

Westar delivers vessel supplies—deck, engine, and galley—safely and on time, whether at anchor or underway, with 24/7 service and full rigging support.→ Learn more

Marine Construction

Fleet & Crew for Every Build

Marine Construction Support

Westar supports complex marine construction projects with expert crews and a specialized fleet—on the Bay and beyond. → Learn more

HazMat Transport

Certified. Compliant. Safe.

HazMat Transportation

Westar is a certified HazMat water transporter, safely handling and disposing of hazardous materials in full compliance with state and federal regulations.→ Learn more

About Us

Westar Marine Services delivers safe, efficient, and reliable maritime support throughout the San Francisco Bay. With a reputation built on outstanding service, strong safety standards, and decades of industry expertise, we’re proud to be a longstanding partner to both private clients and government agencies.

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Pier 50 San Francisco Facility

Headquarters

Berth 9 Burma Road

(Passenger pickup/drop off only)

San Francisco’s Trusted Marine Partner for over 50 Years

Expertise You Can Count On

Our Services

Offshore Towing

Offshore Towing

Specialty Barges

Specialty Barge Services

Water Taxi

Water Taxi

Escort & Towing

Escort & Towing Services

Warehouse Services

Warehouse Services

Stores Delivery

Stores Delivery

Marine Construction

Marine Construction Support

HazMat Transport

HazMat Transportation

About Us

Connect With Us

Request A Quote

Pier 50 San Francisco Facility

Berth 9 Burma Road

Westar Marine Services

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