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Fuel efficiency of Wärtsilä 31 engine a key consideration for newbuild Canadian Polar Icebreaker
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for a new Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker. The ship is being designed and built at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and will be the flagship of the Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet. Because …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Seaspan Shipyards Progresses to Next Phase of Designing and Building Multi-Purpose Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has been awarded the Construction Engineering (CE) and Long Lead Items (LLI) contracts for the pre-construction work of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) first six Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPV). Following the successful …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious
ABB partners with Seaspan Shipyards on new Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker
• ABB has secured a comprehensive propulsion system contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard for the first of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new-generation polar icebreakers • The icebreaker is expected to be the world’s largest and most powerful …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon Vessel Life Extension Contract Awarded
Ensuring that Canadian Coast Guard personnel have reliable equipment to keep Canada's waterways safe and open for business is a key priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable …
Feb 22, 2024 / Vessels
Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé
In Canada and around the world, the effects of climate change and ocean warming are undeniable. To address this issue, it is more important than ever to find sustainable and resilient solutions to ensure the safety of our waters. In line with the …
Oct 25, 2023 / Naval
Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Gabarus Bay into service
The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protecting Canada’s marine environment. Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada has made it a priority to provide Canadian Coast …
Sep 4, 2023 / Curious
Irving Shipbuilding cuts steel for the 7th AOPS and first vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard
Today, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. cut steel for the seventh Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the first of two for the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet. Celebrated at the Halifax Shipyard with Robb Wight, Director General for Vessel Procurement of …
Aug 9, 2023 / Naval
Canadian Coast Guard Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel Achieves Important Construction Milestone
Keel laying ceremony for Canada’s most modern science research ship at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for large non-combat vessels under Canada’s National …
Nov 28, 2022 / Naval
Heddle Shipyards Awarded The Vessel Life Extension Of The CCGS Terry Fox
Heddle Shipyards has been awarded a $135.5 million dollar contract for the Vessel Life Extension (VLE) of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Terry Fox – securing the future of the Port Weller Dry Docks for the next generation of Ontario …
Nov 2, 2022 / Vessels
Davie Delivers Icebreaker Vincent Massey to Canadian Coast Guard
Davie Shipbuilding announced today that CCGS Vincent Massey, a medium icebreaker (MIB), was delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The CCGS Vincent Massey will join its two sister vessels, CCGS Captain Molly Kool and CCGS Jean Goodwill which …
Oct 18, 2022 / Vessels