Recent News
B.C. Ferries Begins Bidding Process for 7 New Hybrid Vessels
B.C. Ferries has issued a request for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to build up to seven new hybrid vessels to replace the aging members of its fleet, its largest procurement of major vessels.
Ontario Welcomes $107 Million Manufacturing Investment
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $107 million by Heddle Shipyards, the largest ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes. This investment will be used to tackle complex Vessel Life Extension (VLE) projects at the company’s Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines and create 30 new, good-paying jobs in the region.
Glosten and Simens Energy Select Key Equipment Vendors for World’s First Hydrogen-Hybrid Research Vessel
Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Glosten and Siemens Energy have selected Ballard Power Systems and Chart Industries as primary equipment vendors for their design of the first hydrogen-hybrid research vessel in the world, known as the CCRV.
The State of the Royal Canadian Navy
VAdm Angus Topshee offers a very blunt assessment of the state of the Royal Canadian Navy and speaks of what must be done to maintain operational readiness in the coming years.
LMC Selects OSI to Design the Integrated Bridge and Navigation System for the RCN CSC
OSI Maritime Systems has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Canada to design the Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems for the first three Royal Canadian Navy Canadian Surface Combatants.
Canada’s CyberSecure Certificate Program was a Misfire – One We’re Already Repeating
The national Cyber Security Assessment and Certification program for small and medium-sized enterprises aimed to elevate the cybersecurity posture of 98% of businesses in the country but only few companies have obtained certification.
Steady as She Goes: Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy Steaming Ahead
A new economic study conducted by Deloitte quantifies the benefits through the National Shipbuilding Strategy delivered to date by Seaspan Shipyards.
Understanding Fuel Life Cycle Assessment Terminology
A new simplified glossary that supports the industry to gain a better understanding of the terminologies and phraseologies used in life cycle assessments (LCA) and sustainability criteria relating to alternative marine fuels has been launched.
CFB Halifax to Get New $188M Training Facility
CFB Halifax will get a new $188-million training facility to provide training for armed forces members with above-water, underwater and maritime air fighting expertise.
Canada Re-Elected to IMO Council
Canada was re-elected today to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council in Category B—states with the largest interest in international seaborne trade— for the 2024-25 term. The results of this election recognize Canada’s important contribution and leadership on issues that matter to Canadians, to seafarers, and to the international maritime community.
Steerprop to Supply Bow Thrusters for Canadian Coast Guards’ Polar Icebreaker
Manufacturer of propulsion systems Steerprop has been chosen to supply advanced ice-classed bow thrusters to the Canadian Coast Guard’s new multi-mission polar icebreaker. The ship will be designed and built by Seaspan Shipyards.
NATO DIANA Announces First Cohort of Innovators, Launches Call for Mentors
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) announced the first 44 companies, including Canadian company Marine Thinking, selected to tackle NATO’s specific challenges on energy resilience, undersea sensing and surveillance, and secure information sharing.
BMT Introduces Full Electric Ferry Design
BMT has unveiled its new 140ft (42m) 100% electric EF-500 passenger ferry design at the International WorkBoat Show in New Orleans. Featuring a 500-passenger and four-crew capacity, the zero-emission vessel is tailored to meet the rising demand for hybrid or all-electric ferry options in the region.
Green Shipping Picks Up Speed
An international treaty aims to bring the shipping industry to net-zero emissions by around 2050. Can novel fuels, wind power and coordination on a global scale get it there?
South Korea Seeks Naval Shipbuilding Opportunities in North America
South Korea’s Defence Acquisition Program Administration visited 4 U.S. shipyards to discuss opportunities for mutual cooperation and with an eye on competing for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Program.
IMO Implementation Deadline Looms: MSW 2024
The International Maritime Organization will set in motion the implementation of its Maritime Single Window in January 2024. Will Canada be ready?
Shipping CEOs Join Forces to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Global Maritime Transport
The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of five leading global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the global regulator, to create the regulatory conditions to accelerate the transition to green fuels.
The $1 Billion Offshore Wind Prize for US Shipyards
The U.S. offshore wind market presents a $1 billion long-term opportunity to builders of crew transfer vessels (CTV) and service operation vessels (SOV) that will support both wind farm construction and long-term operations and maintenance.
Bureau Veritas Launches Classification Rules for Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships
Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched its first classification Rules for hydrogen-fuelled ships to support the safe development of hydrogen propulsion in the maritime sector. The newly introduced rules outline the technical requirements for the secure bunkering, storage, preparation, distribution, and utilization of hydrogen as a fuel for power generation on board ships.
Hunter Class Frigate Passes Preliminary Design Review Milestone
BAE Systems’ Hunter Class Frigate Program in Australia has successfully completed its Preliminary Design Review (PDR), with a celebratory event to mark the completion held at the Company’s Osborne shipyard to mark the milestone.
WETA Partners with Wärtsilä on Ferry Fleet Electrification
San Francisco’s Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the operator of the San Francisco Bay Ferry system, has signed a strategic partnership agreement that will see Wärtsilä provide its fleet electrification and systems integrator services for a project to build the first zero-emission high speed ferries in the U.S.
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