Recent News
Newdock (St. John’s Dockyard Ltd.) to be Acquired by Membertou First Nation, Qalipu First Nation and Horizon Naval Engineering
Newdock is being acquired by an Indigenous-led partnership that will generate prosperity and provide meaningful and sustainable opportunities for First Nations communities in Newfoundland & Labrador and Nova Scotia.
DARPA Collaborates with UK and Canadian Government Partners in Agency’s First Trilateral Project
DARPA, the Canadian Department of National Defence, and the U.K. Ministry of Defence will collaboratively pursue research, development, test, and evaluation technologies for artificial intelligence (AI), cyber, resilient systems, and information domain-related technologies.
MAN ES to Provide Propulsion Systems for Canadian Coast Guard’s AOPS
German manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has received a contract to provide propulsion systems for two Arctic offshore patrol vessels (AOPS program) for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Damen Books Canadian Order for Two Fully Electric Ferries
Damen is building the Toronto ferries at its Galati yard in Romania, to a design produced by Quebec-based Concept Naval. The naval architect company has developed the vessel design over the last two years in close cooperation with both the client and with Damen.
First Submarine in New Canadian Fleet Won’t be Operational Until 2037, Navy Confirms
Canada’s proposed new submarines will be required to launch and recover underwater drones and patrol covertly for a minimum of 21 days, defence industry representatives have been told. But the first submarine won’t actually be operating with the Royal Canadian Navy until 2037
Rutter Inc. Wärtsilä, and Seaspan Collaborate to Equip New Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker
Rutter Inc., a leading provider of advanced radar solutions, will collaborate with Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies, and Seaspan Shipyards, a leading shipbuilder, to deliver the cutting-edge sigma S6 Oil Spill Detection and Ice Navigator™ systems for the new icebreaker being built in British Columbia, as part of the Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Program.
EU Commits to Highly Awaited Industrial Maritime Strategy
The European Commission has revealed a long-awaited decision to create an industrial maritime strategy in order to enhance “the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of Europe’s maritime manufacturing sector”.
New Major Vessels to Increase Capacity and Reliability
To address projected population growth, replace aging vessels, and meet customer expectations, BC Ferries is now continuing the procurement process for the first five of seven new vessels needed for its busiest routes, with the remaining two new vessels to be built in a later phase. Seaspan has expressed our collective disappointment that the ships will not be built in Canada.
Threefold Approach Needed for Maritime Decarbonization
A three-pronged approach would be required for the shipping industry to deliver the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonization targets, according to Seas at Risk, an umbrella organization of environmental NGOs promoting policies for marine protection.
Techsol Marine Secures Major Contracts with Seaspan
Techsol Marine has been awarded two significant contracts with Seaspan Shipyards to equip six new Multi-Purpose Vessels to design and manufacture advanced bridge consoles tailored specifically to the needs of these vessels.
US Department of Defense Breaks Ground on Project Pele Microreactor
The Department of Defense broke ground on the Project Pele transportable microreactor project at Idaho National Laboratory.
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