On Watch November 17, 2021

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Welcome to another edition of On Watch. I was very interested in the news emerging out of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) on the announcement of the intention of 19 countries, including Canada, to support the establishment of green shipping corridors. The Clydebank Declaration will help to lower emissions in the shipping sector. This is good news for our sector, as many of our members across the country are busy developing and implementing new, greener technologies to reduce emissions and help make our marine world more sustainable.

Our Member Spotlight this edition features ship design and marine architecture firm Vard Marine. The discussion with Vice President, Business Operations Kristin Jovel highlights the pride with which Vard incorporates new technologies and innovations into its design process, to challenge itself to produce more efficient and sustainable vessels for its clients. If you would like to join our growing number of members and enjoy our attractive member benefits, including original editorial content like these Member Spotlights, please contact support@cmisa.ca and we would be thrilled to get you on board.

Please also take a look at our newly launched Maritime Sector Job Board, and head over to our website to have a look - you will find a link, as always, at the bottom of this newsletter. We are constantly adding new opportunities from across the country.

Happy reading!

Colin Cooke

CEO and President

Photo of Kristin Jovel courtesy of Vard Marine

Designing ships is in Vard Marine’s DNA. Since Vard Marine was formed 40 years ago here in Canada, the company has grown tremendously and taken on a wide range of commercial and military vessel design projects both at home and abroad. The company is now part of VARD Group AS in Norway, a Fincantieri company, which means that a wealth of international ship design experience is now available to be used on Canadian projects, from all the way back from when, as Vice President, Business Operations Kristin Jovel puts it, ships were built by the “Vikings of the world.” Vard employees bring passion, experience, a love of ships, and many generations of family experience in the marine sector to the table. The design side of shipbuilding is fascinating to every member of the Vard team, and the ability to contribute and then see all the work come to life on real ships is satisfying, and, as Kristin puts it, “a pretty special experience” for everyone involved.

The technology and knowledge transfer developed in Canada from these outside experiences is instrumental in building a robust capacity in Canada, and to educate service teams to keep work here at home. Vard takes great pride in rising to the challenges of keeping the industry alive and thriving in Canada with the National Shipbuilding Strategy as well as with our vibrant commercial sector.

Vard’s corporate pedigree and legacy, combined with the desire to keep challenging the company and all its partners to innovate is what makes Vard unique as a ship design and naval architecture firm. Vard also supports and sponsors several university programs to encourage and develop new research, talent, and the workers of the future. Autonomous systems, green technologies, alternate fuels and accommodating more diverse crews are some of the ingredients that Vard Marine uses to design vessels that meet the needs of navies and commercial shipbuilders today and in the future.

Being part of the Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association has proven valuable to Vard, as the networking and sharing of expertise has put the team in touch with a wide arrange of like-minded companies across the country. This allows Vard to bring an even greater range of new ideas into their designs. As Kristin points out, “It’s like baking this crazy recipe. We take in all these new innovations, ideas and experiences and see what kind of new cake we can bake with it.” Vard is excited to be part of the growth and drive in the shipbuilding sector in Canada.

Following a competitive process, the Canadian Coast Guard has announced the purchase of a commercial light icebreaker from New Brunswick-based Atlantic Towing Limited. 

Heddle Shipyards has divested from our operating entity on the East Coast, Heddle Marine Service (NL) Inc. (“Heddle NL”), in order to focus on our long-term strategy of strengthening and growing our shipyards on the Great Lakes. 

“how might we detect and assess corrosion behind surface coatings?”

Due to delays caused by the COVID pandemic, this is the third Call For Applications for this sandbox and it is open to all innovators, including those that did not previously apply.  

Towage operator Svitzer, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, has signed an agreement with Canadian naval architect company Robert Allan Ltd. for the design of the world’s first fuel cell tug for harbour operations, running on green methanol.

A Department of National Defence briefing note identifies the urgent need to “kick off without delay” a replacement project for the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) four Victoria-class submarines. 

The United Kingdom announced the launch of the Clydebank Declaration at COP26 in Glasgow. The signatory states declared their ambition and intent to support the establishment of green shipping corridors – zero-emission shipping routes between two ports.

Along Canada’s 3 coastlines and in freshwater lakes and rivers, sit thousands of abandoned, dilapidated, hazardous and wrecked vessels, referred to as vessels of concern.

Ottawa, Ontario - The Canadian Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting our oceans from coast to coast to coast. Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively. 

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting mariners and the marine environment on the West Coast, including Indigenous coastal communities and surrounding waters.

In keeping with tradition, the City of Nanaimo last week accepted the ship’s bell from HMCS Nanaimo for safekeeping as the naval vessel goes into dry dock for scheduled maintenance.

Nanaimo contributed more than soldiers and training bases during the Second World War.

The Project Management Office for the Joint Support Ship participated in a successful in-water Factory Acceptance Test for the first of four Sea-to-Shore Connector systems. 

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Seaspan Shipyards have announced the establishment of a new research chair at BCIT.

We all know that damaged and stranded ships can carry enormous safety and cost implications. According to the latest Safety and Shipping Review from Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS), machine faults are the top cause of shipping incidents globally, accounting for four in every 10 during 2020 and creating serious safety concerns.

VICTORIA - Canada’s Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard was in Victoria Friday to get a firsthand look at the MV Zim Kingston disaster and the coast guard’s response to it.

CMISA promotes and supports our industry with activities to:

• Build and maintain ships for Canada and for the private sector (Build & Maintain)
• Support business opportunities for our marine industry members (Support)
• Sustain a network to voice our concerns and promote our solutions (Sustain)

READ MORE

• Notice of Proposed Procurement for the CCGS Terry Fox VLE. The NPP closes on 2022/04/14.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for SAR Bay Training Course Sessions. The NPP closes on 2021/12/17.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Parks Canada – Crew Boat. The NPP closes on 2021/12/14.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for 8.25-8.75 Aluminum Cabin Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat. The NPP closes on 2021/11/17.
• Request for Proposal for VICTORIA Class Spares – Drive Unit Sub Assembly. The RFP closes on 2021/12/08.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for MV Madeleine II Heat Trace Installation. The NPP closes on 2021/12/02.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Sail Training Vessels (HMCSTV) Goldcrest and Tuna – Support Contract for Sail and Structure. The NPP closes on 2021/11/23.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for CCGS Vector – Alongside Refit. The NPP closes on 2021/12/09.
• Request for Proposal for VICTORIA Class Diesel Engine Spares. The NPP closes on 2021/12/08.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for and Engineering Study for the Installation of the Sanitation System and the Steering System. The NPP closes on 2021/11/30.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for a DFO Wharf Construction – Belleoram, NL. The NPP closes on 2021/11/25.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Containment Cell Reconstruction –Saint Édouard Wharf, Kent Country, N.B. The NPP closes on 2021/11/23.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for the CCG Sambro Floating Dock Repair. The NPP closes on 2021/11/25.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for DFO Float & Wharf Reconstruction – Rushbrook, Prince Rupert, BC. The NPP closes on 2021/11/30.
• Request for Quotation for a Life Raft, Inflatable. The RFQ closes on 2021/12/08.
• Request for Proposal for Application of Garbage Management Plans and Garbage Record-Keeping on Ships of 100 Gross Tonnage and More. The RFP closes on 2021/12/20.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Town Wharf Improvements – Cheticamp. The NPP closes on 2021/11/25.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for DFO –Fishing Vessel Charter –Greenland Halibut Tagging. The NPP closes on 2021/11/25.
• Request for Proposal for NSN:5840-99-5671257 Transponder, Radar & NSN: 422-99-287-3301 Release, Life Saving Equipment. The RFP closes on 2021/12/06.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for CCGS Ile St.-Ours Winter Ship Repair 2021-2022. The NPP closes on 2021/12/01
• Request for Quotation for Cartridge, Inflator, Flotation Gear. The RFQ closes on 2021/12/13.
• Letter of Interest/Request for Information for a Naval Engineering Test Establishment. The LOI/RFI closes on 2021/12/14.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Erieau, Ontario. Rondeau Jetty 3 & 4 Reconstruction. The NPP closes on 2021/12/02.

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