The Port of Nanaimo has appointed Captain Edward Dahlgren as Vice President of Marine Operations and Harbour Master, expanding his leadership role across marine safety, security, and environmental protection. With more than 40 years of maritime experience, Captain Dahlgren previously held senior positions with the Canadian Coast Guard, BC Ferries, and the Royal Canadian Navy’s Auxiliary Fleet. Port CEO Ian Marr praised the appointment as a significant addition to the port’s leadership team. Captain Dahlgren described the role as both a professional honour and personal responsibility, emphasizing the port’s importance as Vancouver Island’s gateway to global trade. The appointment reinforces the port’s commitment to safe, sustainable, and efficient marine operations.
