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Seaspan Shipyards Unveils Digital Model of Canada’s Heavy Polar Icebreaker
Today at CANSEC, Canada’s leading defence & security tradeshow, Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards presented its progress towards completing the functional design on the first heavy Polar Icebreaker in Canada in over 60 years. Functional Design of the …
May 30, 2024 / Vessels
First Hydrogen-Fueled Vessel in the US Receives US Coast Guard Approval to Enter Commercial Service
SWITCH Maritime, a leading developer of zero-emission maritime vessels, was presented with the signed Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) by Captain Taylor Q. Lam, the US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco commander and Captain of the Port, for its …
May 22, 2024 / Vessels
Fuel efficiency of Wärtsilä 31 engine a key consideration for newbuild Canadian Polar Icebreaker
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply the engines for a new Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker. The ship is being designed and built at Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards and will be the flagship of the Canadian Coast Guard’s icebreaking fleet. Because …
Apr 30, 2024 / Curious
Seaspan Shipyards Progresses to Next Phase of Designing and Building Multi-Purpose Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard
Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has been awarded the Construction Engineering (CE) and Long Lead Items (LLI) contracts for the pre-construction work of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) first six Multi-Purpose Vessels (MPV). Following the successful …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious
ABB partners with Seaspan Shipyards on new Canadian Coast Guard polar icebreaker
• ABB has secured a comprehensive propulsion system contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard for the first of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new-generation polar icebreakers • The icebreaker is expected to be the world’s largest and most powerful …
Mar 6, 2024 / Vessels
Canadian Coast Guard Ship Griffon Vessel Life Extension Contract Awarded
Ensuring that Canadian Coast Guard personnel have reliable equipment to keep Canada's waterways safe and open for business is a key priority for the Government of Canada. Today, the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable …
Feb 22, 2024 / Vessels
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