Alberni boat manufacturer goes big with new lift for repair business

Alberni boat manufacturer goes big with new lift for repair business

There’s something new on the Port Alberni waterfront and it’s not hard to spot. The huge boat lift at Canadian Maritime Engineering signifies a major expansion of business for the company and the city’s economy. “It’s the largest variable travel lift in North America and enables us to haul larger vessels and focus more on bigger, more commercial projects like DND, Coast Guard, Navy, all that stuff,” said Matt Keras, CME Project Manager for the W…