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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
An illustration of the icebreakers to be built by Davie for the Canadian Coast Guard
News

Davie Adds Six Canadian Icebreakers to Growing Arctic Shipbuilding Portfolio

Davie Shipbuilding has formally secured a US $8 billion fixed-price contract to build six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard, providing new details

August 26, 2026
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Monday, August 17, 2026
Picture of the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent on the stern of the icebreaker to mark its arrival at the North Pole
News

Canada’s Most Powerful Icebreaker Reaches North Pole

Canada’s largest and most powerful icebreaker has reached the North Pole as part of a multi-year effort to map the country’s continental shelf and

August 17, 2026
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The Finnish multipurpose icebreaker Nordica navigates through sea ice, viewed from the starboard bow under a partly cloudy sky.
Defense

Canada Charters Finnish Icebreaker Nordica to Support Arctic Operations

Finnish state-owned icebreaking company Arctia has secured a contract to deploy one of its multipurpose icebreakers to Canada’s Arctic later this year,

August 4, 2026
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Monday, February 2, 2026
The grounded MSC Baltic III is hit by heavy surf in this image taken from Canadian Coast Guard video released January 30, 2026.
Accidents

Hull Damage Worsens on Grounded MSC Baltic III as Winter Storms Stall Salvage

Nearly a year after running aground on Newfoundland’s west coast, the container ship MSC Baltic III continues to deteriorate under relentless North

February 2, 2026
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
MSC Baltic III hull buckling visible on starboard and port sides
Accidents

Winter Storms Continue to Batter Grounded MSC Baltic III, Coast Guard Warns

Nearly a year after running aground on Newfoundland’s west coast, the container ship MSC Baltic III remains at the mercy of North Atlantic winter storms as

January 13, 2026
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Friday, December 12, 2025
MSC Baltic III hull buckling visible on starboard and port sides
Accidents

Grounded MSC Baltic III’s Hull Further Compromised After Winter Storms

The grounded container ship MSC Baltic III has sustained significant additional structural damage following severe weather that battered its position in

December 12, 2025
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Cargo ship Thamesborg after running aground in Canada's Northwest Passage through the Arctic
Incidents

Inclement Weather Delays Salvage Efforts of Grounded Vessel ‘Thamesborg’ in the Canadian Arctic

Ten days after hitting a shoal along Canada’s Arctic Northwest Passage Dutch-flagged general cargo vessel Thamesborg remains aground. Operator Wagenborg

September 17, 2025
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Defense

Davie Shipyard Begins Construction of Canada’s Flagship Polar Max Icebreaker

Davie shipyard has officially commenced construction on Canada’s flagship Polar Max icebreaker, marking a significant milestone in the country’s

August 20, 2025
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Tuesday, August 5, 2025
A mockup of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI)
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Advances Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Icebreaker Program, Eyes U.S. Contract

Seaspan Shipyards has completed a critical milestone in the Canadian Coast Guard’s ambitious Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) program, successfully

August 5, 2025
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
A barge and tug load heavy fuel pumped from the MSC Baltic III
Shipping

Salvage Operations Progress on Grounded MSC Baltic III

Salvage crews have successfully removed approximately 85% of the heavy fuel from the grounded containership MSC Baltic III, according to the latest update

July 9, 2025
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Thursday, April 3, 2025
A rendering of the heavy polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Cuts Steel on Advanced Polar Icebreaker for Canadian Coast Guard

Seaspan Shipyards began construction today on what will become the most capable vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet – a new heavy polar

April 3, 2025
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Shipbuilding

Canada Awards Polar Icebreaker Contract to Davie Shipbuilding Amid Arctic Strategic Push

Davie Shipbuilding, the Quebec-based shipbuilder, has secured a CAD $3.25 billion contract from the Government of Canada to construct a new polar icebreaker,

March 9, 2025
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Friday, March 7, 2025
A rendering of the heavy polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
Shipbuilding

Seaspan Shipyards Awarded Shipbuilding Contract for Heavy Polar Icebreaker for Canadian Coast Guard

North Vancouver-based Seaspan Shipyards has secured a contract to construct a new heavy polar icebreaker for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The vessel,

March 7, 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025
MSC Baltic III aground with waves crashing against it
Accidents

Canadian Coast Guard Battles Weather as ‘MSC Baltic III’ Salvage Operations Continue

Salvage operations for the grounded containership MSC Baltic III face continued challenges as Canadian Coast Guard officials confirm the vessel cannot be

February 28, 2025
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now
Accidents

MSC Baltic III Grounding: Hull Breaches Confirmed, But Fuel Tanks Holding For Now

The containership MSC Baltic III remains firmly grounded on the seabed off Newfoundland’s coast following a power loss incident, with Canadian Coast

February 25, 2025
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Wednesday, February 19, 2025
MSC Baltic III aground with waves crashing against it
Accidents

Salvage Team Boards Grounded MSC Baltic III Off Newfoundland as Response Continues

Salvage teams have successfully boarded the grounded containership MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s coast as response efforts continue amid challenging

February 19, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Canadian Coast Guard Monitoring ‘MSC Baltic III’ Grounding in Newfoundland
Accidents

Canadian Coast Guard Monitoring ‘MSC Baltic III’ Grounding in Newfoundland

The Canadian Coast Guard continues to monitor the grounded cargo vessel MSC Baltic III off Newfoundland’s coast, with the CCGS Ann Harvey arriving on

February 18, 2025
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
MSC Baltic III aground with waves crashing against it
Accidents

20 Rescued After Cargo Ship ‘MSC Baltic III’ Runs Aground Off Newfoundland Coast

A cargo vessel lost power and ran aground off Newfoundland’s coast today, prompting an emergency evacuation of all crew members. The MSC Baltic III

February 15, 2025
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Monday, January 27, 2025
U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Bristol Bay (WTGB 102), Neah Bay (WTGB 105), and Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley broke the Manitoulin free from the ice Saturday
Shipping

Coast Guard Icebreakers Free Trapped Bulk Carrier ‘Manitoulin’ on Lake Erie

U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard vessels successfully freed the Canadian-flagged bulk carrier Manitoulin after it became trapped in Lake Erie’s thick ice

January 27, 2025
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Friday, September 15, 2023
CCGS Vincent Massey leaving Levis, Quebec | Photo credit: Chantier Davie
Shipping

Canadian Coast Guard Dedicates Third and Final Secondhand Medium Icebreaker

The Canadian Coast Guard has officially welcomed the medium icebreaker CCGS Vincent Massey to its fleet at a dedication to service ceremony in Quebec City.

September 15, 2023
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