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On Watch Newsletter Edition December 21, 2022 |
- CMISA Updates
- In the Spotlight
- Technical Feature
- Marine Sector News
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- Upcoming Events
- Procurement Opportunities
- Marine Careers
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From Colin's Desk
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Hello all,
I’m sure that many of you are in the same boat as me, rushing to clear my desk so that I might enjoy some family time over the holiday season. It’s been a very busy time with many in-person workshops and conferences, and it has been a great pleasure to meet so many of you in person. I hope to continue to connect with as many of our sector as possible in the new year and to continue to grow our Association. And if you are not yet a member, but would like to be, we encourage you to sign up here!
We are pleased to rerun our member spotlight featuring welder Leanne Caron of Marine Transportation Services Syncrolift in Hay River, NWT. Leanne is such a great example of women who are leading and succeeding in the marine sector in Canada, and who are changing the face of our industry. We have been so thrilled to bring these stories of exceptional women in exceptional companies forward in our newsletter and are privileged to share them so that our sector can see the benefits that come from more diversity.
If you are reading On Watch for the first time thanks to it being passed along to you, you are welcome to sign up for future editions here – it’s free and we never share your emails with anyone. We publish our newsletter every two weeks and bring you news, procurement opportunities and features that pertain to our sector. Please take note of our Job Board and a) take advantage of it if your company has an opening and b) send links to friends and family so that we can attract new people into our sector. We all need the help!
Finally, please note that we will be closing the CMISA office for 2 weeks over the holiday season to recharge our batteries. We would like to wish all our readers and their families a wonderful festive season and a delightful start to the New Year. All our best to you and yours!
Colin Cooke
President and CEO
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Member Spotlight
Marine Transportation Services Syncrolift-Hay River NWT
Picture of Leanne Caron
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There aren’t all that many folks ‘down south’ who are aware that Canada has a shipyard that is on a water system that empties into the Arctic Ocean. When the Offshore Recruiting Services Inc. (ORSI) presented Leanne Caron with a unique opportunity to work at Hay River, she jumped at it. Leanne is a 25-year old journeyman Red Seal welder, originally from New Brunswick, and is truly a person who is “always up for a challenge”. Working with the team at Marine Transportation Services site on behalf of the Government of the Northwest Territories, is, for Leanne, nothing short of amazing. In her words “it’s perfect!”
The Hay River enterprise is unusual in Canada as it both maintains and operates a fleet of eight shallow draft tugs and some 20 barges used throughout the water systems of the Northwest Territories. Based on the Great Slave Lake, these crafts provide for the lifeblood of the goods needed by numerous communities throughout the territory that are otherwise only reachable by seasonal ice roads or by aircraft. Maintaining this equipment is a challenge as the regular service and upgrade work is typically done in the winter when the waterways are frozen, and the temperatures can reach minus 50 Celsius. “But it’s a dry cold! It’s not so bad!’ says Leanne. The vessels are brought up into the yard by Syncrolift and then transferred to a winter berth where they are worked on by various skilled tradespersons. The work these teams do to make sure everything is in good shape is an essential service that so many people in so many communities rely on for critical shipments.
Leanne loves the place. She is a dynamic young welder who has embraced this career and enjoys every minute of it. She has been working there since October 2021 and is on a rotational cycle where she heads back ‘south’ every two or three months, and so is effectively on site for about 9 months of the year. One thing she truly appreciates in her work environment is the supportive team. A lifelong learner, Leanne has nothing but compliments for the rest of the crew and she continues to learn so much from this positive and supportive group. Additionally, the local community has been welcoming and she is quickly integrating and building lifelong friendships. She has every intention of growing with Marine Transportation Services and supporting their refit programs for many years to come.
As many of the members of our association have attested, attracting, and retaining hard-working skilled trades people like Leanne is more than a challenge. Leanne truly appreciates the profile that CMISA is providing the women in our sector with, and feels they contribute so much in so many ways. When back in New Brunswick, she is part of a group called New Boots, which promotes women in the trades. She is determined to make other women aware of the possibilities and potential of a career such as welding and appreciates the support for women in the trades that groups like CMISA provide. She hopes to help promote skilled trades opportunities to young people, especially young women, to those living in Hay River and throughout the Northwest Territories and welcomes the opportunity to become a mentor and role model. With the professionalism, drive and ‘can do’ attitude we’ve seen in Leanne, we’re pretty sure that you will be seeing much more of her in the years ahead!
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Recent News
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Port of Vancouver and Stakeholders Testing Low-Emission Technologies
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Cellula Completes Sea Trials for its Imotus-S AUV
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Construction for a new and larger facility for the Canadian Canoe Museum is now underway at a new location at Little Lake and will debut next summer.
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Coming Soon
ShipTech Forum 2023-CMISA Members Discount
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 28, 2023
Mari-Tech 2023
Evolution Through Technology and Talent--For thousands of years, people have used the water to transport cargo from one place to another. Naturally, with the advent of new technologies and growing workforce knowledge bases, the maritime industry has evolved significantly. However, as we progress further into the digital era, technology and talent are driving change at a rapidly increasing pace. The industry is not only seeing vast improvements in safety, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, but also many new opportunities and challenges for further growth.
Date: April 18-20, 2023
Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership (CWOIL) Conference
The Conference will bring together 200+ ocean professionals in the ocean sector, including representation from equity seeking groups: 2SLGBTQ+ community; Indigenous communities; persons with disabilities; and racialized people. The CWOIL initiative aims to attract, develop and retain a robust, diverse and inclusive talent pipeline that includes women from all origins to enable and accelerate Canadian innovation, research and technology development, and market and export leadership, in ocean industries.
Date: May 9-11, 2023
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Current Procurement Opportunities
Notice of Proposed Procurement for Hose Assembly Set, Non-Metallic
The NPP closes on December 21, 2022
Request for Proposal for 40 HP Outboard Motors
The RFP closes on December. 22, 2022
Request for Supply Arrangement for – Small Boats
The RFSA closes on December 22, 2022
Request for Proposal Gasket Set Special
The RFP closes on January 3, 2023
NEW-Request for Proposal for Valve, Solenoid and Parts Kit, Ball Valve
The RFP closes on January 3, 2023
Request for Proposal for Boat Trailers, Mixed
The RFP closes on January 5, 2023
Notice of Proposed Procurement for Fluid Coolers
The NPP closes on January 6, 2023
NEW-Notice of Proposed Procurement for Valve, Gate
The NPP closes on January 9, 2023
NEW-Notice of Proposed Procurement for Motor/Pump Subassembly, Hydraulic
The NPP closes on January 9, 2023
Request for Proposal for Multi Band Satellite Simulator System
The RFP closes on January 9, 2023
Notice of Proposed Procurement for Valve, Safety Relief
The NPP closes on January 9, 2023
Request for Proposal for Motor/Pump Subassembly, Hydraulic
The RFP closes on January 9, 2023
Request for Proposal for Valve, Gate
The RFP closes on January 9, 2023
Request for Proposal for Deep-Water Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV), ROV Pilots, Navigation and Camera Services in Support of Ocean Science for Marine Conservation for DFO Canada
The RFP closes on January 10, 2023
NEW-Request for Proposal for Sounding Set, Sonar
The RFP closes on January 12,2023
NEW-Request for Proposal for Valve, Safety Relief
The RFP closes on January 17, 2023
NEW-Request for Proposal for Seals and Pump Replenishment
The RFP closes on January 20, 2023
Request for Proposal for Multiple Victoria-Class Spares – Communication, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
The RFP closes on January 23, 2023
NEW-Notice of Proposed Procurement for Spare Parts
The NPP closes on January 25, 2023
Request for Proposal for Multiple Victoria-Class Spares: Tee, Pipe; Value, Solenoid; Gasket; Switch, Pressure
The RFP closes on January 25, 2023
Request for Proposal for Canadian Inventory Surveys of Marine Spark Ignition Engines, Vessels, and Off-Road Recreational Vehicles
The RFP closes on January 25, 2023
Request for Information for Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) Project in Service Support Virtual Industry Engagement Session
The RFI closes on January 31, 2023
Request for Proposal for Multiple Victoria Class Spares: Purifiers, Valves, Adapter, and Gaskets
The RFP closes on February 1, 2023
Request for Proposal for the CCGS Martha L. Black Drydock
The RFP closes on February 8, 2023
Request for Proposal for BioFuels Demonstration for Marine Vessels
The RFP closes on February 15, 2023
Request for Proposal for Multiple Victoria-Class Spares – Valve, Safety Relief, Switch Box
The RFP closes on March 31, 2023
Request for Proposal for In Water Vessel Cleaning
The RFP closes on May 2, 2023
Request for Information for Naval Inshore Support Vessels
The RFI closes on August 1, 2023
Request for Proposal for Disposal of 25 Vessels at Campobello Island
The RFP closes on November 23, 2023
Letter of Interest/Request for Information for Marine Procurement Outlook Presentations Mari-Tech 2022
The LOI/RFI closes on December 30, 2024
Request for Supply Arrangement for Charter Vessels
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The RFSA closes on December 31, 2029
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ShipTech 2023
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Current Jobs
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