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Dear colleagues,

The CFA event in Gatineau has just passed; DefSec in Halifax is fast approaching, and it’s simply wonderful to be able to meet so many of our members in person once again. Please reach out to me if you will be at DefSec and we can arrange a meeting. We will do our best to make those important connections for our members and to hear what is on your mind.

You will notice that the new government procurement portal, CanadaBuys, is now online. This is the official source for tender and award notices for the Government of Canada and the broader Canadian public sector and we post links to marine sector opportunities in our newsletter below.

I would like to welcome recent new members: Hilti Canada Ltd., Buckley Yacht Design Inc.(BYD), and R.J. MacIsaac Construction Inc. and we have quite a few more in the process of joining. Please have a look at our online directory from time to time.

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Colin Cooke

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Sunken Barge with High Pollution Risk to be Removed North of Campbell River, B.C.

A sunken barge full of hydrocarbons deemed to be of high risk to the marine environment will soon be removed from waters north of Campbell River, B.C. 

Seaspan Shipyards Announces New CEO

Seaspan Shipyards is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of The Washington Companies has appointed John McCarthy as CEO of Seaspan Shipyards, effective immediately. He succeeds Mark Lamarre, who assumes a new role as President and CEO of The Washington Companies

Molten Salt Reactors: Maritime’s Nuclear Option

Some keen green-marine advocates understand that rare earth metals will not be enough to decarbonize shipping, and a potential solution could be portable nuclear reactors fuelled by readily available thorium.

Research Team to Explore Future Energy Options for Great Lakes Shipping

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced the launch of a 16-month study exploring low carbon options for shipping on the Great Lakes, including assessing the suitability of alternative fules and power options.

Canadian Coast Guard Demonstrates Arctic Environmental Response Capacity in Iqaluit, Nunavut

The Canadian Coast Guard held a training exercise involving a simulated marine oil spill clean-up operation on Thursday, September 15th. The exercise simulated the initial response to a significant diesel spill in the vicinity of the Port of Iqaluit. 

New Tech Unveiled to Develop Green Methanol from Solid Waste

During the UN United Nations General Assembly and New York Climate Week on 19 September 2022, WasteFuel, a California-based developer of biorefineries focused on converting municipal solid waste into low-carbon fuels, has launched WasteFuel Methanol Module — a new technology that will significantly accelerate the use of organic waste to produce green methanol.

Two Electric Autonomous Ships Take to Norwegian Fjord

Norwegian company ASKO Maritime AS launched two fully electric, self-driving vessels, designed to help reduce transportation costs and CO₂ emissions.

Canada and UAE First to Back Maritime Green Fuel Initiative

Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are among the first countries to back a new initiative aiming to advance the production, export and import of low-carbon fuels for shipping.

Report Sees Progress on Shipping’s Path to Zero Emissions

A first-of-its-kind “Climate Action in Shipping Report – Progress towards Shipping’s 2030 Breakthrough,’’ was released during New York Climate Week, prior to the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit, and in parallel with the Clean Energy Ministerial Global Clean Energy Forum.

Irving Recruiting Foreign Workers to Build Royal Canadian Navy’s New Warship Fleet

Irving is involved in a recruiting campaign to bring in workers from the Philippines as it faces labour challenges.

Canada invests in the renovation the oldest intact passenger sternwheeler in the world

Federal government helps with the renovation of the Canadian-built SS Moyie, now the treasure of the Kootenay Lake Historical Society.

Australia’s first Hunter-class frigate to be operational in 2031

An update on progress with the Australian version of the Type 26 frigate program.

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