Recent News
Davie Opens Doors for Partnerships Between Quebec and Finland Shipbuilding Industries
A 40-member delegation led Naval Québec went to Finland for a week-long mission to explore partnership opportunities between the Finnish and Canadian shipbuilding interests.
Initial Construction to Begin in June on New Canadian Warships
Initial construction of the first of the new Canadian warships estimated to cost as much as $80 billion will begin in June even though an actual contract to build the vessels has yet to be signed. Low-rate production activities on the Canadian Surface Combatant will begin sometime next month. That will include building a small section of the first structure on the vessel at Irving Shipbuilding on the east coast.
CMISA Shares Renewed Optimism
An interview with CMISA President Colin Cooke about the shipbuilding industry’s past and current challenges points to a promising future.
BluMetric Announces $5.3 Million Service Contract Extension for DND Water Purification Systems
BluMetric Environmental Inc. has signed an amendment to an existing service agreement for Canada’s Department of National Defence Reverse Osmosis Water Purification Units (ROWPU). The amendment includes a $5.3 million increase to the scope of work, to be completed in calendar year 2024, which includes on-call field service, support, and maintenance of the water treatment systems.
The Navy is Looking at Deploying ‘Ghost Fleets’ – Warships that Don’t Need Crews
The Canadian military is weighing how many and what kind of "optionally-crewed" warships it will need in the future as drone technology and artificial intelligence change the face of naval combat, says the commander of the navy.
B.C. Ferries Plans for Long-Term Contracts with Three Shipyards
B.C. Ferries has issued a notice that it intends to split drydocking and repair services for its fleet between three B.C. shipyards. The plan is for the majority of work to go to Victoria’s Point Hope Maritime Ltd., at 46 per cent, and Seaspan ULC, also at 46 per cent.
Kraken Gathers $11 Million in New Contracts Since Beginning of 2024
Kraken Robotics has reported a “strong start” to 2024 for its Service business with $11 million of new contracts secured since the beginning of the year. These new contracts consist of an $8 million acoustic corer contract signed yesterday, April 29, and several smaller sub-bottom imager contracts for offshore wind farm development.
GAO Reports on Problems Plaguing Top Coast Guard Shipbuilding Programs
The deliveries of the Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) and Polar Security Cutter (PSC) lead ships are delayed by almost four and five years, respectively. Additionally, the OPC and PSC cost estimates have increased by nearly $11 billion and more than $2 billion past their original estimates, respectively. The Coast Guard’s primary challenge is developing stable ship designs.
SAAM Towage Brings All-Electric Tugs to Port of Vancouver
SAAM Towage and its coalition of partners in the public and private sector have unveiled the first 100 percent electric, zero-emission tugboats that will service local clients in the Port of Vancouver starting this spring.
Today’s Patrol Boats Now Tackle Different Missions Across Locations
Patrol boats have evolved into platforms that have the latest navigation, communications, and propulsion systems while being designed and built with highly efficient hulls that move easily and rapidly through the water and can carry out multiple missions in locations across the globe. Canada’s MetalCraft Marine is a leading supplier of these vessels.
DNV: Steady Increase in New Orders for Alternative Fuel Vessels
DNV reports 23 new orders for alternative fueled vessels registered in April 2024. The largest of these were for methanol fueled vessels, continuing to outperform orders for LNG-fueled vessels.
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Open House
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) will host an MTO Open House event for prospective proposers on June 24, 2024.
Damen Services Canada Celebrates Opening New Office
Damen Services Canada recently celebrated the opening of a new service centre in Victoria, BC Canada. Damen Services began operations in Canada in 2019 to provide warranty support for delivered vessels.
Davie Named Canada’s Top Defence Company for 2024
For 2024 Canadian Defence Review has named DAVIE its Top Defence Company and it’s the first time for the company at the #1 spot in the 20 years the ranking has been published.
The Forward Bridge in Future Container Shipping
Shipping company Maersk recently introduced a new 16,000-TEU, methanol-powered ship named Ane Maersk with a bridge installed near the bow. Because of its cargo capacity advantages, the house-forward design has future potential in international container ship operations between Europe and Asia as well as in trans-North Atlantic service.
Coast Guard to Start Polar Cutter Construction Before Finalizing Design, Despite Recommendation
A congressional hearing about the state of the Coast Guard’s Polar Security Cutter program revealed ongoing design challenges and little certainty regarding timelines. The Coast Guard aims to begin construction on the first Polar Security Cutter before the end of the year.
Philly Shipyard and HD Hyundai Sign MOU on Potential Business Relationship
Philly Shipyard Inc., the sole operating subsidiary of Philly Shipyard ASA, and South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a potential business relationship relating to future U.S. government shipbuilding projects as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul projects.
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes BluMetric into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
Vard Marine Inc. launched VIGILANCE as their solution to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) under Pillar Two of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. In conjunction with Team Vigilance partner companies Ontario Shipyards, Thales Canada, SH Defence, and Fincantieri, VIGILANCE will provide the RCN with a state-of-the-art, capable, operationally flexible, and globally deployable multi-mission naval vessel.
Opening of Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems
Official opening of the Facility for Intelligent Marine Systems (FIMS). Renovations to the building that houses FIMS took place over four years, with a total project investment of almost $25 million.
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