The name Capilano comes from Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation of the Coast Salish people. We respectfully acknowledge that our office is located on the territories of the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Sechelt (shíshálh), Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Capilano Maritime Design is an award-winning naval architecture firm specializing in commercial work vessels. We provide engineering services including naval architecture, marine survey, and marine engineering design. We combine our many years of seagoing and shipbuilding practical experience in the commercial marine industry with very strong design and analytical capabilities to produce highly innovative and efficient outcomes for our customers.