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Cormorant Water Taxi

Photography, Effron Esseiva, 2020

Our Team

It takes many dedicated team members to run an operation like Cormorant Water Taxi. See you aboard our boats!

Brian and Leanne Biddlecombe

BRIAN BIDDLECOMBE

June 14, 1945 to March 2, 2022

We remember and celebrate the life of Brian Biddlecombe; at the helm of Cormorant Marine from 1978. Brian passed away after a short illness on March 2, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at home on Bowen Island. We miss you.

Mike Laudrum Captain & COO

MIKE LAUDRUM

Captain & Chief of Operations

Mike is the next generation leader that brings new skills and vision to Cormorant Marine.  He is also a first- responder. Removes obstacles! 

Alex Steele Captain

ALEX STEELE

Captain

Started deck handing with his father Cap. Bruce Steele at a very young age and has been driving solo since 2015. Loves a good storm!

Effron Esseiva Captain & CTO

EFFRON ESSEIVA

Captain & Information Technology

Maritime certified captain with marine first aide  since 2017 and technology leader. He is also in a senior technology leadership role in a multi-national corporation and loves travel.

Greg Bosworth  Captain

GREG BOSWORTH

Captain

Greg is a seasoned seafarer and captain that is also successful on land selling real estate on Bowen Island.

Bruce Steele Captain

BRUCE STEELE

Captain

Bruce has shared the love of the sea with his son Alex. Bruce retired, but the sea called! He knows the coast line like the back of his hand.

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Leanne and Brian Biddlecombe posing on the government dock in Snug Cove. Click to view article in the Undercurrent

LEANNE LAUDRUM

CFO, Administration

Leanne keeps it all together! Who needs a computer when Leanne knows everything and where it is faster than you can type? 

Eric Michener, Captain Mechanic

ERIC MICHENER

Captain, Mechanic

A professional captain with a precision mindset both at the helm and in maintenance. He is also a first-responder that brings calm to emergencies. 

Bruce Falcon  Captain and Owner of Marine Fuels in West Vancouver

BRUCE FALCON

Captain  & Marine Fuels 

A true marine professional, Bruce is also with the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and runs Fisherman's Cove Marine Fuels in Eagle Harbour in West Vancouver.

Drake Nickle Captain and Mechanic

DRAKE NICKLE

Captain & Mechanic

Meet Drake, a complete natural in customer service with a career in marine operations and marine mechanics.

Rebecca Laudrum Dispatch and Support

REBECCA LAUDRUM

Dispatch & Support

Rebecca dives right in like a pro when help is needed coordinating crew and schedules.

Tara Pearman Deckhand junior Captain

TARA
PEARMAN

Deckhand

Tara is a deck hand and helps us on the big boats.

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY AT THE BOWEN PUB
DECEMBER 2023

Holiday Party at the Bowen Pub
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