Channel Watch Marine Services

is for when anything goes wrong on the water…

Our
Services

  • Towing

    Dock to Dock, Assistance Tows, Jump Starts, Fuel, Oil, or Parts Delivery, Soft Ungroundings, Diving for Prop Disentanglement

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    Salvage & Recovery

    Wreck Removal, Debris Cleanup, Sunken Vessel Recovery, Hard Groundings & In-Surf Vessel Recovery, Spill Containment & Cleanup, Emergency Response

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    Support

    Crew Transfers, Deliveries, Film & Event Support, Construction Support

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    Vessel Disposals

    End of Life or Post-Accident Disposals handled for you including towing, haul-out, and disposal of all hazardous materials including fuel and oil

Our
Equipment

  • TowBoatUS Assist Channel Islands

  • TowBoatUS Retriever

  • TowBoatUS Assist Ventura

  • TowBoatUS Rincon

  • Channel Watch Mandalay

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  • Pollution & Recovery Trailer

  • Emergency Haul-Out Trailers

About Us:

From a simple dead battery on your boat to an emergency call for being aground on the beach or sunk, our team of licensed professionals are on call 24 hours a day.

Channel Watch Marine Services Inc. (Channel Watch) is based in Ventura, CA with response boats based in both Ventura & Channel Islands Harbors. Channel Watch is prepared to provide services throughout Southern California, with the ability to travel to inland lakes and other ports & harbors. Channel Watch is a BoatUS Contracted Services Provider proudly operating TowBoatUS Ventura & Channel Islands with the territory spanning from Point Conception in Santa Barbara County to Point Dume in Los Angeles County and the offshore waters including the four northern Channel Islands.

Providing legendary assistance to fellow mariners since 2003

Founded by Captain Paul Amaral in 2003, Channel Watch quickly made a name for itself by having the most devoted team of waterman and skillful boat operators up for any challenges. After a successful career in the industry, Captain Amaral sold the business in 2022 to his manager and mentee, Captain Carson Shevitz who is continuing the Channel Watch legacy and reputation.

Our
Team

  • Carson Shevitz

    Owner & General Manager

  • Paul Amaral

    Founder & Senior Captain

  • Eric McCulley

    Operations Manager

  • Randy Davis

    Senior Captain

  • Spencer Lewis

    Captain

  • Brian Cunningham

    Captain

  • Brenden Throckmorton

    Captain

  • Eliana Michelson

    Dispatcher & HR Manager

What Our Clients Say

  • "The speed, expertise and professionalism of the crew was outstanding. I highly recommend them to anyone needing marine towing services."

    Mark Russo

  • "Captain Carson Shevitz, and his team are EXCELLENCE personified. Reliable, Knowledgeable, Responsive."

    Kelvin Meeks

  • "Excellent! Carson is very knowledgeable and professional! He provides outstanding Customer Service! I highly recommend Channel Watch Marine!"

    Irene Eason