national shipbuilding strategy


Monday, March 10, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Shipbuilding

Canada Awards Dual Polar Icebreaker Contracts as Arctic Competition Heats Up

Canada has awarded contracts to two shipyards for the construction of new polar icebreakers, part of a strategic move to enhance its Arctic capabilities.

March 10, 2025
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Sunday, March 9, 2025
An illustration of the Polar Max icebreaker to be constructed by Davie
Defense

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

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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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Davies icebreaker illustration
Defense

Davie Undertaking Major Shipyard Transformation to Build Canada’s Most Advanced Icebreakers

Canada’s Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie Shipbuilding) has announced strategic partnerships with Pearlson & Pearlson Inc. and Construction Dinamo

December 10, 2024
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Friday, March 29, 2024
Shipping

Davie Shipbuilding Lands First Contract for Canada’s New Icebreaker Fleet

Chantier Davie Canada Inc., aka Davie Shipbuilding, has secured its first contract under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The contract,

March 29, 2024
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Friday, September 15, 2023
CCGS Vincent Massey leaving Levis, Quebec | Photo credit: Chantier Davie
Defense

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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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Shipbuilding

Davie Secures Official Role in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy

Davie Shipbuilding, Canada’s largest shipbuilder, has been named an official partner in the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Davie

April 5, 2023
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Shipbuilding

Canada’s Davie Eyes Arctic Shipbuilding Expansion with Helsinki Shipyard

Québec-based Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) has announced exercising its exclusive option to purchase the assets of Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy

March 27, 2023
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
CCGS Sir John Franklin
Shipping News

Canada’s First Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels Enters Service with Coast Guard

The Government of Canada has officially dedicated into service the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Sir John Franklin, the first large vessel built under the National

August 29, 2019
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Monday, August 5, 2019
CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent
Shipping News

Canada Announces Plans for Six New Icebreakers

The Government of Canada has announced plans for the construction of six new icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard. The new vessels will replace existing

August 5, 2019
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