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 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 & 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

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

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.

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

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 & 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.