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    Six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers see more

    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. This major milestone marks the beginning of Davie’s NSS work package to replenish Canada’s Arctic fleet and each initiative under the contract will help advance upcoming design, construction, delivery and support phases for these strategic ships.

    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. They will be among the most advanced, sustainable and durable vessels tailored to the world’s harshest environments. The new fleet will be symbolic of Canada’s Arctic presence and crucial to keeping our country open for business year-round.”

    Davie President and CEO, James Davies, said: “This is a momentous first step in our journey to deliver a fleet of the largest and most advanced icebreakers ever built in and for Canada. My heartfelt thanks go to the dedicated teams at Davie, the Canadian Coast Guard and PSPC. They have spent countless hours preparing for this historic milestone. Now, we can’t wait to get working on renewing Canada’s Arctic fleet.”

    Davie will establish a Program Icebreaker project management and design office, providing compelling opportunities for current and future generations of Canadian shipbuilders. Davie is committed to recruiting teams of highly skilled shipbuilding professionals, who will drive all aspects of constructing the world’s largest order book of heavy icebreakers.

    Moreover, Davie will engage critical subcontractors to design and certify the vessel to established safety, environmental, and performance standards. Building on Davie’s proven track record of delivering vessels of exceptional quality and performance, this early phase is fundamental in guaranteeing sustained operational readiness and capability to best serve the CCG’s missions.

    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. We have a strong partnership with the Canadian Coast Guard and our top priority is to design and build the icebreakers Canada needs to keep our waterways open, protect our environment, and secure the Arctic.”

    About Davie Based in Québec, Canada since 1825, Davie is a world-class designer and builder of specialist, mission-critical ships such as icebreakers, ferries and warships for government and commercial customers. Davie became a partner in the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy on April 4, 2023. This historic agreement is for the design and construction of the largest and most technologically advanced ships ever constructed in and for Canada. The initial $8.5 billion package of work includes seven heavy icebreakers and two large hybrid-powered ferries. Davie is a part of Group Davie, which in November 2023 acquired Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard, the world leader in icebreaker design and construction. Find out more at davie.ca and helsinkishipyard.fi.

    For further information, please contact: Marcel Poulin Director, External Affairs and Industrial Participation, Davie marcel.poulin@davie.ca +1 581 992-8564

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     March 26, 2024
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    Broadening the association’s mandate to energize the entire shipbuilding supply chain in Québec see more

     Chantier Davie Canada Inc (Davie) is pleased to announce its support for the strategic reorientation of the Association des Fournisseurs de Chantier Davie Canada (AFCDC), aimed at broadening the association’s mandate to energize the entire shipbuilding supply chain in Québec. A motion proposing this name and mission change will be submitted at the Annual General Assembly on April 15, marking a significant evolution in the AFCDC’s vocation, and highlighting Davie’s commitment to strengthening all sectors of the Québec shipbuilding industry.

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     March 15, 2024
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    Davie is committed to providing employment opportunities for members of the Huron-Wendat Nation see more

    Davie and the Huron-Wendat Nation Council signed an important alliance aimed at strengthening and consolidating the relationship between the Nation and the company. This mutual commitment, known as Ontatenses in Huron-Wendat, meaning “We value each other,” has been developed in mutual trust since 2018. It is based on values dear to the Huron-Wendat Nation and to Davie, namely respect (Erihwändoronkhwa’), honour (Honwatihchiendaenhk), and esteem for one another (Ontatenses).

    Through this alliance, Davie and the Huron-Wendat Nation Council have agreed to work together on initiatives designed to contribute to the social, cultural and economic development of the Huron-Wendat Nation. This includes implementing mechanisms to promote equity, diversity and inclusion of the Nation’s members, as well as actively participating in building closer ties and mutual understanding between the two organizations, in a sustainable and meaningful way. In concrete terms, both parties have agreed to establish a committee to develop structuring partnerships and creating training programs tailored to the local workforce.

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     March 13, 2024
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    An historic transaction see more

    Davie today announced it has finalized the acquisition of the assets of Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy (HSO). The historic transaction combines the skills, experience and capabilities of two leaders in Arctic shipbuilding and other high-value products. While the Canadian and Finnish shipyard will be separate legal and operating entities, the business headquarters will remain in Québec. The transaction will create opportunities for employees, encourage collaboration, facilitate the transfer of know-how, provide access to resources, and stimulate export potential. 

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     November 06, 2023
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    Tenders for construction companies have already started. see more

    The biggest change coming is the construction of a huge hangar to accommodate the huge ships inside. This is one of the criteria for getting contracts with the Canadian government.

    Currently, surveyors are taking measurements at the site. The search for construction contractors has already started. The works are scheduled to start in 2024.

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    Davie is thrilled to work with CCC, providing our marine technical and contracting expertise see more

    The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) has signed a government to government (G2G) contract with the Chilean Navy for services to purchase an ice-capable Offshore Support Vessel. As part of CCC’s G2G contract, Davie Shipbuilding will use its maritime expertise to provide procurement and consulting services that meets the Chilean Navy’s needs.

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     April 24, 2023
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    Davie will support thousands of exciting careers for generations to come see more

    Davie Shipbuilding (Davie)  is proud to announce that it is now an official partner in Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). Historic agreement with the federal government includes an initial minimum of $8.5 billion in shipbuilding programs. Québec government is to support Davie to become one of North America’s most technologically advanced and flexible shipbuilders

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     April 04, 2023
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    This would combine two historic and highly complementary businesses see more

    Chantier Davie Canada Inc. of Lévis, Quebec has announced the exercise of its exclusive option to purchase the assets of Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard Oy (HSO) in a move aimed at creating a leading international hub for Arctic shipbuilding. Exercising the option to purchase does not mean an acquisition is completed. It is subject to the successful execution of thorough due diligence, including financial, regulatory and legal considerations, as well as final decision making by Davie, stated a press release.

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     March 27, 2023
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    "we’ll be building ships under cover" see more

    Two business partners from England brought Canada’s Davie Shipbuilding from bankruptcy a decade ago and have breathed new life into the centuries-old builder filling contracts for Canada’s military and Coast Guard.

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     November 25, 2022
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    Davie will now begin negotiating an umbrella agreement with the Government of Canada see more

    “After a rigorous process, we are proud that Canada has confirmed that our submissions were fully compliant. We commend the government for this vote of confidence in our experience, our expertise and our amazing people,” said James Davies, President and CEO of Davie Shipbuilding. 

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    Work will begin in the spring of 2022 see more

    On behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, Public Services and Procurement Canada has awarded a $14.36 million contract ($16.5 million including taxes) to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Quebec, for vessel life extension (VLE) work on the Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) Louis S. St-Laurent, Canada’s largest icebreaker.

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     March 08, 2022