Beaver Island Boat Company

Maritime TransportationMichigan, United States11-50 Employees

Beaver Island Boat Company (BIBCO) operates as a ferry provider connecting Charlevoix, Michigan with Beaver Island, supporting transportation of passengers, vehicles, and freight. The service supports approximately 375 round trips annually, covering more than 24,000 miles and moving tens of thousands of passengers, hundreds of vehicles, and thousands of tons of freight, contributing to island access and logistics. The company maintains two vessels, the Beaver Islander and the Emerald Isle, with capacities up to 200 passengers and 10 vehicles on the former, and 298 passengers with 20 vehicles on the latter, the latter being handicap accessible. BIBCO has invested in its facilities in Charlevoix and Beaver Island to streamline travel to the island for customers. Based in Charlevoix, Michigan, the company operates within the maritime transportation industry and employs staff to manage day-to-day operations, with a history that includes the Beaver Islander’s origination in the early 1960s and ongoing service to the island community. A recent development noted is the appointment of Tim McQueer as general manager, reflecting leadership changes to oversee operations.

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