Recent News
Canada Launches Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel
Seaspan Shipyards has launched the new offshore oceanographic science vessel to be named the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Naalak Nappaaluk. The flagship science vessel will provide increased capability and capacity to support ocean science missions on Canada’s east coast.
Accelleron Acquires Canadian Voyage Optimisation Firm True North Marine
Swiss-based engine turbocharging company Accelleron has agreed to acquire Canadian specialist in digital weather routing and voyage optimisation True North Marine for an undisclosed sum. The spinoff of technology group ABB will take over the Montreal-based firm in the next few weeks and retain all of its 50 employees.
Combat Support Ship, Asterix, Awarded 3-Year Service Extension by the Government of Canada
Federal Fleet Services announced this week that the Government of Canada has exercised the remaining three option years under their unique Provision of Services Agreement for Combat Support Ship Asterix.
£12M Applied Shipbuilding Academy Opens in Glasgow
We note a development in the UK that could be worth exploring here in Canada? A new £12 million state-of-the-art training facility has opened in Glasgow to ensure Scottish shipbuilding has a thriving workforce for generations to come.
First Naval Large Tugs Arrive on West Coast
The west coast pair of the four new large tugboats being built for the Royal Canadian Navy by Ocean Group have arrived in British Columbia and are being prepared to get to work.
US Coast Guard Reveals More on Plan to Acquire Commercial Icebreaker ‘Aiviq’
The U.S. Coast Guard announced Wednesday its plan to homeport a commercially procured icebreaker, the Aiviq, in Juneau, Alaska. The Aiviq, originally built as an Arctic oil-exploration support vessel, will be modified to serve as a medium polar icebreaker for the Coast Guard.
South Korea to Build Testing Facility for Nuclear Submarine Reactors by Next Year
The South Korean push for deploying nuclear-powered submarines dates back to the Roh Moo-hyun administration, but progress had been stalled due to the challenges of securing uranium fuel and a lack of support from the United States. However, plans to construct a land-based testing facility for small nuclear reactors next year have been confirmed.
Canadian-Led Research Project Reveals Ways to Reduce Underwater Noise from Ships
As the international shipping industry continues to explore measures to conserve and protect underwater life, the International Maritime Organization is proposing the future monitoring of Underwater Radiated Noise, which may lead to the establishment of thresholds combined with long-term monitoring requirements for certain regions.
Video: Submarine Fleet Strength by Country (2024)
This video provides a useful primer on submarines, the countries who operate them and the respective fleet sizes.
Inaugural IMAGINE Marine Conference to Tackle Canada’s Marine Workforce Shortage Head-On
Canada’s marine sector is facing significant labour and skills shortages, affecting both ship and shore operations across the country. This shortage underscores the urgent need for a strategic, industry-wide approach to workforce development. Recognizing this, the Canadian Marine Careers Foundation (CMCF) will host its inaugural workforce development conference on October 2-3, 2024, in Ottawa.
GAO Reports on the Future of Autonomous Ships and Regulatory Affairs
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a new report examining the potential impact of autonomous ships on the maritime environment and the efforts of the US Coast Guard to regulate them.
Ocean Startup Project: Lab2Market Oceans/Validate
The Lab2Market Oceans / Validate program gives ocean researchers the opportunity to critically test and evaluate their research idea in the entrepreneurial landscape. This carefully curated 16-week customer discovery experience (8 weeks full-time) is complemented by funding, exercises, workshops, and mentorship from industry experts – all with exploration at its core.
IMO Launches New Security Toolkit
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a new toolkit to help the global maritime industry respond better to “insider threats”. Insider threat refers to the risk that arises from a maritime employee carrying out or enabling a security incident, either through a lack of awareness, complacency or maliciousness.
Partners Team Up on Next-Gen Nuclear Container Ship Regulatory Study
UK classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and compatriot maritime and technology innovation company Core Power have launched a joint regulatory assessment study to determine the safety and regulatory considerations for a potential next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder container ship to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe.
Working with the North, for the North
The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, was in Iqaluit, Nunavut to unveil the names of the Canadian Coast Guard’s two future Polar Icebreakers: the CCGS Arpatuuq and CCGS Imnaryuaq.
Results from US probe into Chinese shipbuilding expected soon
Foreign owners (including Canadian firms) are beginning to get anxious into the impending conclusions of the US probe into Chinese shipbuilding, aware that some of the possible recommendations could be highly punitive.
Don’t miss your chance! Challenges launched by the Canadian Safety and Security Program
The Canadian Safety and Security Program’s latest call for proposals is open! Make an impact by improving safety and security capabilities through your research. Funding will be available for innovative solutions under eight S&T challenges. All applications must be submitted by September 18, 2024.
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