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Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé
In Canada and around the world, the effects of climate change and ocean warming are undeniable. To address this issue, it is more important than ever to find sustainable and resilient solutions to ensure the safety of our waters. In line with the …
Oct 25, 2023 / Naval
Canadian Coast Guard welcomes the CCGS Gabarus Bay into service
The Canadian Coast Guard plays an essential role in ensuring the safety of mariners and protecting Canada’s marine environment. Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada has made it a priority to provide Canadian Coast …
Sep 4, 2023 / Curious
Irving Shipbuilding cuts steel for the 7th AOPS and first vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard
Today, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. cut steel for the seventh Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the first of two for the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet. Celebrated at the Halifax Shipyard with Robb Wight, Director General for Vessel Procurement of …
Aug 9, 2023 / Naval
Salvage Operations on Grande Costa D’Avorio reach significant milestones at Port Newark
Salvage and post fire recovery operations continue at an efficient pace on the Grande Costa D’Avorio as crews work to safely transfer vehicles and cargo from the vessel to the port facility. To remind, the fire broke out on board Grande Costa …
Aug 9, 2023 / Curious
ICE Introduces Coast Guard OPV Design
Drawing upon extensive experience from both commercial and naval shipyards across the globe, ICE has recently developed a Coast Guard variant of its proprietary Thames Class Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) design. This specialized variant is designed to …
Jun 20, 2023 / Naval
Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria Lay The Keel Of The Italian Coast Guard Multi-Role Offshore Vessel
Fincantieri and Cantiere Navale Vittoria have recently celebrated the laying of the keel of a Multi-purpose Offshore Unit (UAM) that has been commissioned by the Italian Coast Guard. The event was held at Cantiere Navale Vittoria's shipyard in …
Apr 4, 2023 / Naval
Canadian Coast Guard Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel Achieves Important Construction Milestone
Keel laying ceremony for Canada’s most modern science research ship at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), Canada’s long-term, strategic shipbuilding partner for large non-combat vessels under Canada’s National …
Nov 28, 2022 / Naval
Heddle Shipyards Awarded The Vessel Life Extension Of The CCGS Terry Fox
Heddle Shipyards has been awarded a $135.5 million dollar contract for the Vessel Life Extension (VLE) of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Terry Fox – securing the future of the Port Weller Dry Docks for the next generation of Ontario …
Nov 2, 2022 / Vessels
Davie Delivers Icebreaker Vincent Massey to Canadian Coast Guard
Davie Shipbuilding announced today that CCGS Vincent Massey, a medium icebreaker (MIB), was delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The CCGS Vincent Massey will join its two sister vessels, CCGS Captain Molly Kool and CCGS Jean Goodwill which …
Oct 18, 2022 / Vessels
Canadian Coast Guard names light icebreaker - the CCGS Judy LaMarsh
Ensuring that Canadian Coast Guard personnel have the equipment they need to keep Canada's waterways navigable is a key priority for the Canadian Coast Guard. The Canadian Coast Guard recently purchased a light icebreaker that will supplement its …
Oct 4, 2022 / Naval