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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...

17 October 2018

Vard Electro Canada expands under the National Shipbuilding Strategy

Vard Electro Canada is an expert in detailed electrical engineering, procurement and product integration. Vard Electro Canada was formed under its parent company Vard Electro Norway, in direct response to Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Incorporated in 2016, Vard Electro Canada has been awarded work on two NSS new ship construction projects: The Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy and the Offshore Oceanographic...

03 October 2018

Furuno sensors capture several "Product of Excellence" awards at NMEA Conference

The National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) held its 47th annual conference and expo in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida last week. Each year, marine electronics manufacturers, dealers and installers from around the country gather for four days filled with training and exhibition of the latest products from each manufacturer. The NMEA Conference and Expo is also where the association reveals their exclusive NMEA "Product of Excellence" awards...

02 October 2018

Dyna-Mac enters into strategic alliance with JEDCO and Meridian Marine Industries Inc.

Dyna-Mac Holdings Ltd (“Dyna-Mac” or together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), through its subsidiary, Dyna-Mac Engineering Services Pte Ltd, has entered into a strategic alliance with Joint Efficient Developments Consultancy Pte Ltd (“JEDCO”) and Meridian Marine Industries Inc. (“Meridian”). The tripartite collaboration between Dyna-Mac, JEDCO and Meridian will allow and promote a wider pursuit of cross-border cooperation and solutions...

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