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Washington Marine Group
The Washington Marine Group of Companies is an association of Canadian entities affiliated with the Washington Companies. The Group is primarily involved in coastal and deepsea transportation, ship repair and shipbuilding. It is composed of Marine Petrobulk, McKay Creek Technologies, Seaspan Coastal Intermodal, Seaspan International, Seaspan Ship Management, Vancouver Drydock, Vancouver Shipyards and Victoria Shipyards.

Washington Companies
The Washington Companies is a general inclusive term referring to the association of separate business entities in which Montana businessman Dennis R. Washington holds a significant ownership position. The Washington Companies are headquartered throughout the United States and western Canada and conduct business internationally. They are involved in rail transportation, marine transportation, construction and mining, heavy equipment sales, aviation technology, real estate development, and administrative services. For further information visit the website.