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On Watch December 11, 2024 Edition

December 11, 2024

On Watch Newsletter Edition December 11,  2024 

 

 

  • CMISA Updates
  • In the Spotlight
  • Technical Feature
  • Marine Sector News
  • Upcoming Events
  • Procurement Opportunities
  • Cyber Security
  • Funding Opportunities

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Welcome to On Watch. It’s hard to believe, but we are fast approaching the end of 2024. It has certainly been a busy year in our sector, both on the people side with shows, events and building networks and, of course building/equipping/maintaining ships, but also on the output side with both our large yards and our smaller yards putting new vessels to sea while also keeping a wide range of working vessels operational. All that and 2025 looks even busier. With opportunities such as Ice Pact and challenges such as possible tariffs, 2025 will be an interesting one for sure. On both the good and the challenging, the more that we find ways to work together in a Team Canada fashion, the smoother the ride will be. I truly believe that we are stronger as a community and look forward to working with all of you to achieve it.

This weeks Spotlight is a little different in that we are simply celebrating a group that is trying to make a difference for women in the trades. We are pleased to introduce you to Samara Sampson and the group www.womenonsite.ca that grew out of a few simple conversations and is now increasingly developing a footprint across the country. Perhaps WOS is something that your team might wish to explore in 2025?

 The CMISA office will be closed for the two holiday weeks beginning the end of the day December 20th and reopening first thing on January 6th and this will be the last On Watch until the New Year as well. On behalf of the entire CMISA team, both staff and board, we would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a spectacular New Year!

 

All the best!

Colin Cooke

President and CEO

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Workforce Spotlight

Women On Site

 

 

 

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Women on Site (WOS) is a nationwide group for women and gender diverse individuals in the building industries and offers connection and support. WOS was founded by four women during the pandemic as an Instagram community to help women in construction combat the isolation they felt, the group has since grown significantly. WOS now has 13 locations across North America, with several signature events that women can attend.

With a labour shortage in construction, companies have made great efforts to hire women. The challenge lies in retention, as Samara Sampson, a Red Seal Sheet Metal worker, explains, “44% of women in construction consider leaving their jobs. We need to provide support to women in this industry to increase efforts to retain them.”  Change has been slow, and, as Samara points out, even though women have been in her trade, sheet metal, for years, less than 100 women are in a leadership position across all the union locals.

Samara enjoys a rewarding career as a construction worker, with paid training, benefits and a pension. Even so, it took Samara, as she explains, “quite some time to train myself to not see myself as representing my entire gender. I always wanted to prove myself.” She receives tremendous support from her local union, and they are also sponsoring WOS. As the organization grows, interest and support also increase.

Besides connection, WOS events provide other types of value too, including employment and helping women identify the right trade. There is no cost to join WOS and there are monthly meetups, ticketed events and a newsletter. The group provides women and gender diverse people a safe space so that more will stay and thrive in a male dominated industry.

CMISA celebrates the team making WOS such a growing concern and wishes them every success in 2025!

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TECHNICAL FEATURE

 

Technical Information

Alarm Management in the Maritime Industry

Research into best practices and challenges on alarm management on operational ships.

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Recent News

Cellula Robotics’ Solus-XR Achieves MASS Compliance in Canada

Cellula Robotics, announced that its Solus-XR XLAUV (eXtra Large Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) has successfully obtained MASS (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship) compliance in Canada.

Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy

Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy has been released and addresses the challenges and opportunities Canada faces today and threats in the future.

Techsol Marine Secures Key Seaspan Shipyards Contracts to Equip Six New Vessels

Techsol Marine has been awarded three major contracts with Seaspan Shipyards to outfit six new Multi-Purpose Vessels. Techsol Marine will design and manufacture advanced bridge consoles specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of these vessels.

Transport Canada Survey on Domestic Vessel Safety and Oversight Procedures

With a goal of protecting the marine environment and upholding safety in the marine industry, this research paper is focused on the central research question: what are the best practices that Transport Canada Might consider to improve regulatory compliance of its domestic marine industry?

‘A Light Bulb Moment’: US, Canada Achieve ‘Vital’ Federated ICAM Connection Through Joint Pilot

At a time when leaders from NATO countries and their allies are striving to share more data more securely, the Pentagon and the Canadian Armed Forces announced that they achieved federated identity, credential and access management (ICAM) connection between their armed forces in a joint pilot program. 

LNG Dominates Alternative Fuel Vessel Orders as Methanol Demand Wanes

LNG is remaining the dominant choice for alternative-fueled vessel orders in late 2024, with the container shipping segment continuing to lead the charge in LNG adoption.

Canadian Frigate Destroys Target in Joint U.S.-Navy Littoral Missile Shoot

The Canadian warship HMCS Regina (FFH-334) fired a Harpoon Block II anti-ship missile at a surface target in the Navy’s Point Mugu Sea Range off the California coast Oct. 23 during a U.S. Navy Joint Littoral Targeting Exercise 2024.

RoRo, LoLo, PoPo

The terms RoRo for Roll / On Roll Off and LoLo for Lift On /  Lift Off are well used in these blogpost pages, but our correspondent had to add PoPo for Pump On / Pump Off to include all the traffic in Halifax harbour.

Marine Thinking Hosts DRDC for Hands-On USV Demonstrations

The event provided an excellent platform for meaningful conversations with DRDC’s researchers, engineers, and marine specialists. These discussions addressed the evolving landscape of autonomous systems and their application to real-world challenges in the maritime sector.

Halifax Shipyard launches Canada’s sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship

The Royal Canadian Navy’s sixth and final Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV), the future HMCS Robert Hampton Gray, was launched December 9, 2024, at Halifax Shipyard.

Canada’s Combat Support Ship Asterix Departs Davie After Scheduled Maintenance

Davie Shipbuilding (Davie) has successfully completed the biannual maintenance of the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Asterix, marking its second return to the Lévis shipyard, where it was built, since entering service in 2018. From October 7 to November 25, CSS Asterix underwent critical dry-docking, including hull cleaning, painting, valve inspections, and servicing of key systems such as anodic protection and anchor chains. 

Pioneering Marine Innovation: UBC and Seaspan Launch New Robotics Faculty Chair

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have unveiled a new faculty chair dedicated to robotics and autonomy in marine vessels. 

Working With DARPA

An online training module for global participants interesting in learning about how to work with DARPA.

Launch of Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment Vessels

Name and Launch of Two Auxiliary Oilers Replenishment Vessels built by Seaspan under the Joint Support Ship Coming Soon

Davie and Pearlson Partner on Québec Facility Upgrade in Support of Canada’s Heavy Icebreaker and Hybrid Ferry Construction

Davie and Dinamo Join Forces to Advance Modernization of Québec Shipbuilding Facility | Davie

Davie announces 2 construction partners to modernize Levis shipyard.

More News Here

 

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Coming Soon

BC Ferries Business Opportunities Forum

Tickets for this annual ABCMI event go on sale in January, 2025. Get ready to buy yours because this event sells out quickly.

Date: February 27, 2025

ShipTech Forum 2025

Super early bird registration is open!

The ShipTech Forum is a conference that is intended to showcase emerging technologies, address a range of marine and shipbuilding issues as well as ship repair and the advantages they provide for growth and export. This event facilitates meaningful dialogue between industry, government and military so as to provide stakeholders with the knowledge and share lessons learned from a technological perspective with the aim to showcase successful investments in cutting-edge technologies.

Date: February 25, 2025

2025 Canadian Naval Maintenance Symposium

The 2025 Symposium will highlight the importance of maintenance and innovation in Canada's shipbuilding sector. Several strategies can be implemented to support growth.

Date: March 25-26, 2025

More Events Here


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Current Procurement Opportunities

Request for Proposal for Muos Satcom Navy Antenna

The RFP closes on December 13, 2024

NEW-Request for Proposal for Marine Waterlot Assessments

The RFP closes on December 16, 2024

NEW-Request for Proposal for Cable, Special Purpose, Electrical

The RFP closes on December 17, 2024

NEW-Request for Proposal for Valve, Globe

The RFP closes on December 18, 2024

Request for Proposal for Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic

The RFP closes on December 23, 2024

Letter of Interest/Request for Information for Marine Procurement Outlook Presentations Mari-Tech 2022

This LOI closes on December 30, 2024

Request for Proposal for Assessment of the Cumulative Effects of Marine Shipping (CEMS) in the Southwest Great Lakes Regions

The RFP closes on January 10, 2025

Request for Supply Arrangement Small Boats

This RFSA closes on January 14, 2025

Request for Proposal for In Water Vessel Cleaning with Capture

The RFP closes on January 30, 2025

NEW-Request for Proposal for VCM Periscopes

The RFP closes on February 14, 2025

Request for Proposal for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project

The RFP closes on February 28, 2025

Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels

The RFSA closes on December 31, 2029

Request for Supply Arrangement for Small Vessel Disposal Services

The RFSA closes on March 30, 2029

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Broad Reach Canada

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Canadian Naval Review

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CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CYBER SECURITY

The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (the Cyber Centre) is part of the Communications Security Establishment. It is the single unified source of expert advice, guidance, services and support on cyber security for Canadians.

Report a cyber incident

Tools and Services

News and Events

Education and Community

Cyber Security Guidance

Alerts and Advisories

 

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FUNDING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Potential Opportunities links:

ACOA - Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation

BC Maritime Industries Infrastructure Modernization and Expansion Grant Program

Business Benefits Finder

Business Development Bank of Canada

EUREKA International Research and Development Network

Export Development Canada

Canada Small Business Fiancing Program

Canada's Trade Accelerator Program

Canadian Commercial Corporation

Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits 

Clean Growth Hub

Discovery Grants (individual) program

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Fisheries & Aquaculture Loan Board

Funding and Support programs for doing international business

Futurpreneur Canada

Indigenous Climate Action Projects

Innovation Canada

Innovation Rebate Program

Invest in Canada programs and incentives

Startup Canada

 

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