Recent News
Quebec Company to Supply Video Processing Suites for US Navy
Video streaming technology developer Haivision Systems Inc. has received a $61.2-million contract to deliver combat video processing suites for the US Navy.
Canadian Maritime Industry Aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals
A groundbreaking new study by Clear Seas, in collaboration with Green Marine and the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, has mapped the sustainability initiatives of the Canadian maritime industry against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Canadian Coast Guard Takes Delivery of its First Autonomous Surface Vessel
The Canadian coast guard's Marine Environmental and Hazard Response unit of Haida Gwaii has acquired the first-ever autonomous surface vessel (ASV) within the Canadian coast guard. The delivery culminates two years of dedicated effort, innovation, and collaboration between Shift Coastal Technologies, and the Canadian coast guard’s autonomous systems.
Naval Power: Navies Increasingly Eye Alternative Fuels
The naval world is largely exempt from the decarbonization pressure faced by commercial shipping, but must consider their fuel supply options carefully given that commercial shipping is currently rewriting supply and demand dynamics.
Russia Takes Notice of Canada’s Plan to Buy 12 Submarines that Could Lie Silent Under Arctic Ice
A new government plan to purchase 12 modern, non-nuclear submarines that could do service under the Arctic ice has suddenly made Russia sit up and take notice.
US Navy Gives Nonprofit $1B Contract for Sub Workforce Programs
A noteworthy initiative: The U.S. Navy is going all-in on its partnership with a recently-founded non-profit, the BlueForge Alliance, handing the organization a contract worth nearly $1 billion to strengthen worker recruitment and resourcing for the U.S. submarine industrial base.
Combat Support Ship Asterix to be Fitted with Onboard Vegetable Farm
Federal Fleet Services has announced the acquisition of four AI-based Virtual Agronomist systems to grow and harvest fresh vegetables onboard Combat Support Ship Asterix. This pioneering technology, provided by Agwa, is set to revolutionize the availability of fresh produce during extended deployments at sea.
Vard Marine Inc. Welcomes Glamox Inc. (Canada) into the Team Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program
VARD has named Glamox Inc. Canada as a preferred supplier to Team Vigilance for lighting systems to their solution for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels.
Government of Canada Invests $3.5 Million to Drive Innovation and Economic Growth on Vancouver Island
The federal government will invest $3.5 million in PacifiCan funding for eight Vancouver Island-based organizations to advance innovation, attract visitors, and boost the region’s leadership in areas such as ocean technology and Indigenous tourism, including Open Ocean Robotics, a marine robotic vehicle company receiving $800,000 in PacifiCan funding.
Britain considering building nuclear powered warships
The Royal Navy is exploring the use of nuclear power for its surface ships, with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) issuing a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insights from the defence industry.
Canadian and Norwegian Coast Guards Ink New Partnership Agreement
Canadian and Norwegian coast guards enhance partnership.
Ocean Group adopts sustainable fuel for port towing operations in British Columbia
Ocean Group announced the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for Ocean’s port towing operations in British Columbia.
Davie Appoints Maxie Lafleur as President of Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
Announcement of the appointment of Ms. Maxie Lafleur as President of Chantier Davie Canada Inc.
Minister Duclos announces new investments in the National Shipbuilding Strategy at the Naval Quebec Annual Conference
Minister Duclos announced that Canada has awarded a second NSS contract, valued at $16.47 million (including taxes), to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Québec, to advance work on a Polar-class icebreaker for the CCG.
Ottawa asks defence contractors to make pitches for new submarine fleet
The federal government is asking defence contractors in allied nations about the sorts of submarines and maintenance capabilities they could offer Canada.
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