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06 December 2018

Seaspan Shipyards commences refit work on CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) is pleased to announce the commencement of refit work on the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier for the Canadian Coast Guard. As a multi-mission icebreaker, the vessel is tasked with undertaking scientific research, search and rescue, fisheries enforcement and other missions as needed in BC coastal waters and the Canadian Arctic. It is a vital part of Canada’s icebreaking fleet for both commercial and security purposes. The...

26 November 2018

Shipyard resurgence: Insights from Victoria Shipyards

A very significant milestone was reached in the Canadian shipbuilding industry earlier this year when the first foreign warship since the Second World War arrived in Canada to undergo modernization. The New Zealand Secretary of Defence Helene Quilter and Commanding Officer Commander (Navy) Steve Lenik, Royal New Zealand Navy, transferred Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship (HMNZS) TE KAHA into the care of Lockheed Martin) and Seaspan Victoria...

16 November 2018

Industry insight: Ensuring the optimum performance of Canada’s submarines

Because of the nature of the Royal Canadian Navy, Mike Whalley, President, Babcock Canada, and his team of over 400 highly specialized and skilled engineers can’t talk very much about the work they do on Canada’s four Victoria Class submarines. While careful not to share classified information, Whalley was able to provide insights that showcase not only the importance and highly capable nature of Canada’s submarines, but also highlight the...

16 November 2018

NSS continues to revitalize B.C.’s shipbuilding industry

With the first Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel moving towards a Q2 2019 delivery date, and the second and third making their way through Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards as well as the start of construction on the first Joint Support Ship, the National Shipbuilding Strategy is well underway. Indeed, the NSS program that has induced a full shipyard modernization project at Seaspan’s expense, extensive recruitment of trades and office staff to a...

06 November 2018

Jastram Engineering awarded contract for work on naval supply ships

Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) has awarded Jastram Engineering Ltd. (Jastram) of North Vancouver, British Columbia, a contract valued at more than $3.7M for work on Canada’s new Joint Support Ships (JSS). Jastram represents one of more than 390 BC-based suppliers that Seaspan is working with to meet its commitments under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy. Jastram is supplying a turn-key...

24 October 2018

Seaspan completes work on unique Arctic cruise vessel

Seaspan’s Vancouver Drydock (Seaspan) is pleased to announce the completion of work on the Silver Explorer for Silversea Expeditions. This spectacular vessel has an ice strengthened hull and is designed to safely bring guests to some of the world’s most remote locations where she often needs to push through treacherous ice floes. The Silver Explorer begins her next cruise having received significant investment to further enhance the...

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