On Watch June 16, 2021

• CMISA Updates
• Marine Sector News
• Member Benefits
• Resources
• Marine Careers

Welcome to the latest edition of On Watch, and I hope you enjoy reading the selection of newsworthy items and that you peruse the marine procurement opportunities listed in the Resources section. In the past few months, we have written features on our members for each edition. This time we are featuring one of our own, CMISA’s Director of Marketing and Operations, Johanna Roach, and her experiences and views as she helps build this national association for the marine sector. When we began to shine the spotlight on our members in On Watch, it was a happy coincidence that the first three articles featured women, and since then we have continued to speak to female leaders in the sector. An overarching theme that emerges in these articles is that of change and innovation, and that to move forward companies need to focus on bringing in a diverse set of voices, capabilities and ways of thinking. We urge our member companies to reach out to us and let us feature the talented women in their ranks to continue to demonstrate the strengths that embracing diversity brings our sector. And should you wish to become a member, please contact communications@cmisa.ca and we would be thrilled to add your voice to our association.

Happy reading, and please feel free to share this newsletter with your colleagues and contacts.

Colin Cooke

CEO and President

Photo courtesy of Johanna Roach

The Canadian Marine Industries and Shipbuilding Association (CMISA) is the national body for Canadian marine industry suppliers, services and shipbuilding. Founded in 2018, the organization is growing rapidly and attracting new members from all areas of the sector, both defence and commercial, who are looking to connect with the wider community. Johanna Roach, Director of Marketing and Operations, was attracted to the start-up energy that building a new and much-needed association brings, and transitioned out of a long career in event management and business development to help bring CMISA to life. The timing for a new association was perfect, as Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy was getting into high gear and looked increasingly promising for marine companies across Canada. These industries possess so much innovation and know-how, as Johanna says, “One of our biggest assets is our intellectual property; we have such knowledge and capability in Canada, especially in high tech areas such as electronics and command-and-control systems, and we can do amazing things.”

The key issue Johanna sees is the slow speed at which procurement works in Canada, and this is where Johanna feels that CMISA can show leadership and guidance in bringing government procurement officials to a greater understanding of our industry and requirements, and eventually to help reduce these procurement impediments. She also sees CMISA building greater ties with the US and Europe, as well as what is called the FVEY countries (Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand) that will support increased trading partnerships with Canada’s marine sector. Building a strong trading block within Canada is a strategic direction for CMISA to take in the future. Today members benefit from a stronger voice in Ottawa, particularly around “Buy-in-Canada” messaging. Johanna particularly enjoys promoting the successes of members, and helping them network and partner with other companies. Johanna notes that what we have in Canada is “a community that bonds through a mutual passion for all things marine,” which, as a hobby sailor and diver, is something she can relate to!

Today, Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced its partnership with the MIT Technology Review Insights on the Blue Technology Barometer. The global index will examine advancing technology and innovation, regulations, and commercial solutions from countries around the world that will help support decarbonization and shape the future of the global blue economy.

Green Marine’s environmental program continues, year after year, to demonstrate its effectiveness and its ability to inspire participants to exceed regulatory requirements. Environmental performance results are continuously improving since Green Marine’s first year of reporting, in 2008.

AdvanTec Marine said its USA Sliding Doors division has been awarded a contract from Seaspan Shipyards to supply Fire-Rated, Class II and III Watertight doors for both Joint Support Ships (JSS) that Seaspan is building for the Royal Canadian Navy under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

The shipbuilding industry is experiencing a resurgence in orders in the first months of 2021 driven by market demand especially in container shipping. A new analysis from the industry trade group BIMCO reports that orders for new containerships doubled so far in 2021 nearly reaching the total tonnage ordered for all of 2021.

NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Today Seaspan Shipyards announced a $1.35 million investment to increase training and apprenticeship opportunities for Indigenous students aged 19 through 30 interested in building a career in the trades, including in the growing shipbuilding and marine sector.  

OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Whether in the Atlantic, Pacific, or Arctic oceans, the health and protection of our coastline—the longest in the world—is critical to our environment, our economy, and to all Canadians.

Theodore, the beloved TV tugboat, left Halifax Thursday morning, bound for a new Ontario home.

The first tranche of the controversial Canadian Surface Combatant project would see three vessels constructed at Irving Shipbuilding on the East Coast.

Modular payloads will include Kraken surveillance systems and SH container modules for offshore patrol vessels.

Companies awarded a contract by PSPC or pre-qualified for a PSPC standing offer or supply arrangement in 2020 are invited to provide feedback on their experiences as a supplier to the federal government by filling out a survey: https://questionnaire.simplesurvey.com/f/s.aspx?a=BD1092FC-A900-4916-922B-B5606815A037

This draft guidance is now available for review, and you are invited to share your views here: Let’s Talk Transportation. Public consultations will remain open until August 2^nd, 2021.

When it comes to nautical life, a leak in information about a boat is better than a leak in the boat.

Back in January, I was fortunate enough to receive a tour of the future* HMCS HARRY DEWOLF and to interview her Commanding Officer, Cdr Corey Gleason, to support a two-piece article in the April and May editions of Warships IFR magazine. Now that both pieces have been published, I can provide a short tour of the ship.

CMISA promotes and supports our industry with activities to:

• Build and maintain ships for Canada and for the private sector (Build & Maintain)
• Support business opportunities for our marine industry members (Support)
• Sustain a network to voice our concerns and promote our solutions (Sustain)

READ MORE

• Notice of Proposed Procurement for the CCGS Robertson –Drydocking & Refit. The NPP closes on 2021/06/02.
   
• Request for Proposal for Cetacean and Sea Turtle Survey (vessel charter and sampling). The RFP closes on 2021/06/24.
   
• Letter of Interest/Request for Information for marine architect and engineering services for the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. The LOI/RFI closes on 2021/08/31.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for IR Windows for the CCGS Martha L. Black. The NPP closes on 2021/07/15.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Vessel Charter—CFMETR in British Columbia. The NPP closes on 2021/06/22.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for OP Nanook 2021 Vessel Services DND. The NPP closed on 2021/06/23.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Survival Flotation Suits. The NPP closes on 2021/06/22.
   
• Request for Proposal for Scientific Rock Crab Trap Survey Vessel Charter. The RFP closes on 2021/06/24.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for a Rigid Inflatable Boat. The NPP closes on 2021/06/22.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Kingston, ON Portsmouth Harbour. New Search & Rescue Dock. The NPP closes on 2021/06/09.
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Tug and Barge Services. The NPP closes on 2021/06/28.
   
• Request for Proposal for Vessels and Crew to Support Fisheries and Oceans Canada Scientific Missions in Quebec. The RFP closes on 2021/06/25.
   
• Request for Proposal for a Fishing Vessel Charter for the Annual Scallop Survey in Scallop Fishing Area 22 and 24 (in New Brunswick.) The RFP closes on 2021/07/23.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for Victoria Class Submarine Trainers. The NPP closes on 2021/08/03.
   
• Notice of Proposed Procurement for RISO – Boiler Repair Services. The NPP closes on 2021/06/29.

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