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.
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