Chilean Navy

CCC, Chilean Navy Sign Contract for Davie’s Procurement and Consulting Services

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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OTTAWA, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has signed a government to government (G2G) contract with the Chilean Navy for services to purchase an ice-capable Offshore Support Vessel.

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  • OTTAWA, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has signed a government to government (G2G) contract with the Chilean Navy for services to purchase an ice-capable Offshore Support Vessel.
  • As part of CCC’s G2G contract, Davie Shipbuilding will use its maritime expertise to provide procurement and consulting services that meets the Chilean Navy’s needs.
  • Davie is a leading shipbuilder in North America and manages one of the largest shipyards on the continent.
  • Located in Lévis, Québec, Davie offers a wide range of services, including shipbuilding and repair, upgrades and retrofits, as well as engineering, maintenance and logistics support.

CCC, Chilean Navy Sign Contract for OSI Submarine Solution

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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This contract is the second government to government (G2G) contract between CCC and the Chilean Navy for advanced submarine solutions offered by OSI.

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  • This contract is the second government to government (G2G) contract between CCC and the Chilean Navy for advanced submarine solutions offered by OSI.
  • The first contract, signed in 2020, provided upgrades to the navigation capability of two THOMPSON class submarines of the Chilean Navy.
  • Based in Burnaby, BC, OSI also develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, and C2 systems for small craft.
  • This most recent G2G contract with the Chilean Navy is a critical part of OSI’s market penetration strategy for Chile, made possible with CCC support.

Chilean Bárbara Hernández Achieves Record for Longest Antarctic Swim with Urgent Call to Increase Protection of its Waters

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday the Chilean ice-water swimmer, Bárbara Hernández, made history by being the first person to swim 2.5 kilometers in the frozen waters of Antarctica.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday the Chilean ice-water swimmer, Bárbara Hernández, made history by being the first person to swim 2.5 kilometers in the frozen waters of Antarctica.
  • Physically it has been incredibly tough, but all worth it if the message on the need for urgent action to protect these amazing waters reaches decision-makers," said Bárbara Hernández.
  • "The courage that Bárbara has shown in undertaking this swim in the name of Antarctic Ocean protection is truly inspirational.
  • That is why we have been honored as the Chilean Navy to support Bárbara with her swim and awareness-raising mission.