National Shipbuilding Strategy

Davie Awarded First Contract for Design of Icebreaker Fleet Under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.

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  • LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.
  • The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Public Services and Procurement (PSPC) said: “This first contract awarded to Chantier Davie under the National Shipbuilding Strategy brings us a step closer to providing the Canadian Coast Guard with the next generation Arctic ships.
  • Moreover, Davie will engage critical subcontractors to design and certify the vessel to established safety, environmental, and performance standards.
  • Julian Kenney, Program Director for the Program Icebreakers at Davie, said: “Embarking on the design and construction of Canada’s new icebreaker fleet is a great source of pride for everyone at Davie.

Interos Awarded Multi-Year Contract to Expand Resilience Throughout Canada's Coast Guard and Royal Navy

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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HALIFAX, NS and ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Interos, the trailblazer in AI-powered supply chain resilience, today announced a milestone contract with Canada's Irving Shipbuilding Inc., solidifying a strategic partnership to fortify the Canadian defense industrial base through Canada's nationwide initiative to expand its maritime capabilities and readiness.

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  • Interos is supporting the ambitious national strategy while also helping Iriving Shipbuilding meet the country's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy (ITB) requirements by partnering with Canadian organizations including COTA Aviation.
  • "We are proud to see both Irving Shipbuilding and Canada adopt continuous multi-tier risk intelligence to support to the future stability of the Coast Guard and RCN fleet.
  • Interos Founder and CEO Jennifer Bisceglie highlighted both companies' leadership in embracing next generation solutions to mitigate threats in the complex global risk landscape.
  • Interos' award-winning visibility and monitoring technology assesses public and private sector supply chains against multi-factor risk, using thousands of proprietary data points.

Revolutionize Your Shipyard with DM Consulting's Cutting-Edge Dry Dock Modernization Solutions!

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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MIAMI, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DM Consulting, a globally recognized authority on ship drydocking since 2000, unveils a suite of groundbreaking technologies to transform and modernize shipyards worldwide. From innovative software to patented 3D scanning and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Syncrolift®, DM Consulting is at the forefront of reshaping the future of drydocking.

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Davie Completes Purchase of the Assets of Helsinki Shipyard

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Together, Davie and Helsinki Shipyard will deliver critical expertise for government and commercial customers.

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  • Together, Davie and Helsinki Shipyard will deliver critical expertise for government and commercial customers.
  • In March 2023, Davie exercised an exclusive option to purchase the assets of HSO.
  • This was followed in April by the signing of a business purchase agreement, and on July 4 Davie secured a new 50-year land lease from the City of Helsinki.
  • This is very welcome and happy news for all Helsinki residents.”
    “This is the best possible news for Helsinki shipyard, our talented workforce and our supply chain.

Davie Completes Purchase Of The Assets Of Helsinki Shipyard

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Friday, November 3, 2023
Davy Group, National Shipbuilding Strategy, Government, Western world, HSO, Davie, News, Acquisition, Environment, City, Helsinki Shipyard, Running, Shipbuilding, Arctic

Together, Davie and Helsinki Shipyard will deliver critical expertise for government and commercial customers.

Key Points: 
  • Together, Davie and Helsinki Shipyard will deliver critical expertise for government and commercial customers.
  • In March 2023, Davie exercised an exclusive option to purchase the assets of HSO.
  • This was followed in April by the signing of a business purchase agreement, and on July 4 Davie secured a new 50-year land lease from the City of Helsinki.
  • This is very welcome and happy news for all Helsinki residents.”
    “This is the best possible news for Helsinki shipyard, our talented workforce and our supply chain.

Government of Canada announces construction of the Canadian Coast Guard's first-ever hybrid vessel in Gaspé

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.

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  • Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, awarded Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, a contract to build a diesel-electric hybrid NSFRV.
  • The vessel is expected to join the Canadian Coast Guard fleet as early as 2027.
  • "It is a source of great pride for our team to have been chosen to build the Canadian Coast Guard's very first diesel-electric hybrid vessel.
  • The vessel will also be available for Search and Rescue as well as other Canadian Coast Guard operations on an opportunity basis.

Government of Canada announces investment in shipbuilding infrastructure for the Canadian Surface Combatant

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.

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  • This investment is expected to create or maintain over 800 jobs annually across various industries in the Canadian economy during the work period.
  • The CSC project is one of the largest, most complex shipbuilding initiatives undertaken by the Government of Canada.
  • This investment will further ensure that the Canadian Surface Combatant vessels are built efficiently and on time for Royal Canadian Navy members."
  • "Today's announcement will improve critical project infrastructure to enhance and accelerate construction of the Canadian Surface Combatant.

Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding Announce Four (4) Scholarships Awarded to Young Women Entering Skilled Trades, Business, and Technology Programs at NSCC

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.

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  • HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Techsploration and Irving Shipbuilding are excited to announce the launch of four (4) x $3,500 scholarships to students entering their first or second year of any trades, business, or technology program at NSCC.
  • Today, over 13% of our skilled trades workers are women.
  • “As a Techsploration student in 2012, I had role models who were tradeswomen with Irving Shipbuilding who ignited the spark in me to pursue a career in the skilled trades,” Henneberry explains.
  • In addition to the Pathways to Shipbuilding program through the Irving Shipbuilding Centre of Excellence and the National Shipbuilding Strategy, these scholarships only further their commitment to helping NSCC students and alumni thrive.” – Don Bureaux, President, NSCC
    For over twenty years, Techsploration has been offering scholarships to young women and non-binary youth entering post-secondary science, engineering, technology, and skilled trades programs.

Irving Shipbuilding Invests in Green Harbour Project, Targeting Net Zero Emissions by 2050

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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The Green Harbour Project aims to make Halifax Harbour a net zero emitter by 2050, making it a leader in green technology.

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  • The Green Harbour Project aims to make Halifax Harbour a net zero emitter by 2050, making it a leader in green technology.
  • With Irving Shipbuilding’s support, the Verschuren Centre will work to test new technologies and share findings with Harbour partners to accelerate the path to net zero.
  • These initiatives are crucial in achieving the emissions reduction targets of net zero by 2050, which aligns with the provincial and federal decarbonization goals.
  • The Green Harbour Project is launched with $545,000 in foundational funding from Irving Shipbuilding.

Value for Money 2023: The Conference Board of Canada Assesses the National Shipbuilding Strategy's Impact

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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"The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a large-scale investment that covers infrastructure, human resources, and technology development.

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  • "The National Shipbuilding Strategy is a large-scale investment that covers infrastructure, human resources, and technology development.
  • From 2013 to the end of 2022 over $5.2 billion was spent on the National Shipbuilding Strategy with more than 325 organizations across Canada.
  • "The National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) means Canadians are proudly rebuilding a vital national security industrial base here at home after decades of boom-and-bust cycles.
  • Read the full report: Value for Money: Economic Impact of the Halifax Shipyard Under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, 2023 - The Conference Board of Canada
    The Conference Board of Canada is the country's leading independent research organization.