Recent News
The Polar Icebreaker Project: 2024 Update
This report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer provides an updated independent cost estimate of the Development and Acquisition phases of the Polar Icebreaker Project.
Seaspan’s New Drydock Arrives in the Vancouver Harbour
Seaspan’s new drydock recently arrived in the Vancouver Harbour via a heavy lift ship and with some help from three Seaspan tugboats. It is now anchored near the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge as it awaits a new paint job.
Quebec Government Invests $245,000 in Ocean Group Energy Management Pilot Project
An investment of $244,620 in Océan Remorquage Québec Inc, a subsidiary of Ocean Group, has been announced. The funds will be used to set up a pilot project aimed at acquiring data on the energy management of tugs. The aim is to develop a management method based on artificial intelligence and the use of an alternative fuel.
Construction Begins for Canada’s New Warship Fleet- the River Class Destroyers
Construction activities for Canada’s new fleet of Canadian Surface Combatants, now known as River-class destroyers, has begun.
OSI’s ECPINS WECDIS Powers Rheinmetall Navigation Simulator Program
OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) is pleased to announce it has been contracted by Rheinmetall to deliver ECPINS WECDIS for the base navigation simulators produced by Rheinmetall for the German Navy. This is marking a significant step in the utilization of ECPINS for naval operations.
NATO Launches its DIANA Challenge
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization will be launching the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA)’s next series of challenges opening on July 1st, 2024. For its 2024 call, DIANA will seek solutions in a Challenge Programme comprising five Challenge Statements that address key focus areas from the Strategic Direction; these challenge statements are further refined by three cross-cutting themes including space, resilience, and sustainability.
Study: Low-Pressure CO2 Ship Transport Chain is Technically Feasible
The CO2 Efficient Transport via Ocean joint industry project concluded recently with the release of the report setting out the findings of the Technology Qualification performed in the study. For carbon capture and storage to play a significant role in helping the world to reduce emissions, transporting large amounts of CO2 will be vital.
Nuclear Propulsion Brings Emissions-Free, Longer-Lived Ships into Play
The rise of small modular reactors (SMRs) points to a step change for nuclear applications in shipping if regulatory hurdles can be overcome, classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) said in a new report.
New Marine Atlantic Ferry Delayed Further, Crossing Rerouted Until at Least July 10
The first voyage of the Chinese-built ferry has been pushed back at least another week, as repair crews continue to clean debris from the fuel and lubrication system.
International Environmental Watchdog Wants Probe into Shipping
Investigators with an international environmental watchdog have recommended a probe into whether Canada is violating its own laws by not stopping toxic wastewater from being dumped into the ocean along its Pacific coast.
CWB Foundation Announces $500,000 Investment from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation to Enhance Skilled Trades and Technology Education
The CWB Foundation, a national not-for-profit charitable organization, is excited to announce a landmark $500,000 gift from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation (DPWF) in conjunction with Seaspan. This significant funding marks the single largest private sector donation received by the CWB Foundation since its founding in 2013 and represents a pivotal step forward in advancing skilled trades and technology-based career opportunities through education, innovation, and collaboration in British Columbia.
New Clean Economy Legislation to Propel Canada’s Net Zero by 2050 Goal
The Government of Canada has passed into law the first four Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs), set to attract investment, boost innovation, create jobs, and steer the nation’s economy towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Mackenzie River is so Low, the Coast Guard Can’t Reach Most of It
The Canadian Coast Guard says water levels on the Mackenzie River are so low that its vessels will be sent elsewhere – and anyone on the river should “use extreme caution.”
UK-Canada Backed OASIS Project Set to Streamline Marine Environmental Surveys
The OASIS Project, short for Over-horizon Awareness of Seafloor Imaging Surveys, has brought together a consortium of companies, backed by the funding from the U.K. and Canadian governments, to address the limitations of existing ocean monitoring methods.
Russia’s New ‘Combat Icebreaker’ Heads for Sea Trials
Russia continues to push forward with the rapid renewal and expansion of its icebreaker fleet. In addition to commissioning three new nuclear icebreakers in the last four years, with three more currently under construction, Russia’s first armed combat icebreaker, Ivan Papanin, is now headed for open water factory trials.
Notice of Opportunity – Directors of Defence Construction Canada
The selection process to appoint a directors to the Board of Directors of Defence Construction Canada is still underway.
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes Thordon Bearings Inc. into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
Vard Marine Inc. welcomed Thordon Bearings Inc. into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program at CANSEC 2023, announcing their collaboration on the VIGILANCE vessel, designed to replace the Royal Canadian Navy's Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels, with Thordon providing advanced bearing and seal technology to enhance the vessel's performance and reliability.
Q-Day mitigation is here - LastWall unveils quantum-resilient network infrastructure protection
LastWall unveils quantum-resilient network infrastructure protection for that day when quantum computing can crack your encrypted systems.
Construction Begins on the RCN’s River-Class Destroyers
A video introduction to the Royal Canadian Navy’s River-Class destroyers.
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