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CMISA posted an articleRJ MacIsaac Marine Recycling and Construction from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, was awarded the contract see more
The Government of Canada is committed to addressing problem vessels that impact our marine environment and communities on our coasts. Recently, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) operation to remove and safely dismantle three vessels in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, was successfully completed.
The Hannah Atlantic, Cape Rouge, and the Rupert Brand VI had been in the area for a number of years and due to the deteriorating state of the vessels, the Canadian Coast Guard determined the vessels posed a risk of pollution to the marine environment and remediation efforts were needed. RJ MacIsaac Marine Recycling and Construction from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, was awarded the contract to dismantle and remove all three vessels on January 2, 2024, for $3,769,772.
Work to remove the vessels from the marine environment began in early June 2024. The Canadian Coast Guard remained onsite throughout the operation to ensure overall command of the removals. Initially, vessel removal and site cleanup was anticipated to take six months to complete, however, the completion time was accelerated with the use of additional hauling equipment and was completed in late July 2024, almost four months ahead of schedule. Full site remediation and cleanup is now complete. By the end of the operation, over 15,000 litres of contaminated water had been removed from the vessels and over 170,000 kg of steel was recycled.
Protection of the marine environment is a top priority for the Canadian Coast Guard and all reported problem vessels are taken seriously. Members of the public who see marine pollution or a hazard are encouraged to report it to the Canadian Coast Guard.
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CMISA posted an articleRJMI, first Canadian recycling facility to be certified to international ship recycling standards see more
Lloyd's Register (LR) has certified Nova Scotia recycling facility, R.J. MacIsaac Ltd. (RJMI) according to the requirements of the Hong Kong International Convention for the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships (Hong Kong convention). It is the first Canadian facility to be issued a statement of Compliance (SoC) to the Convention, which is scheduled to enter into force in June 2025.
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CMISA posted an articleR.J. MacIsaac Construction is handling the scrapping and disposal of its parts see more
The MV Holiday Island is almost down to its final pieces after being decommissioned last year due to a fire onboard during a run from Nova Scotia to P.E.I.
After more than 50 years on the waves, the ferry made its final stop in Sheet Harbour, N.S., where R.J. MacIsaac Construction is handling the scrapping and disposal of its parts.
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CMISA posted an articleR.J. MacIsaac selected to dispose of the CCGS Hudson see more
R.J. MacIsaac Construction Ltd. is honoured to have been selected by the Canadian Department of Fisheries & Oceans to responsibly dispose the scientific research vessel CCGS Hudson.
The Hudson has a proud, 59 year history of service to the Canadian and international oceanographic community including a world cruise in 1970. The Canadian Coast Guard took the decision to decommission the Hudson following a catastrophic mechanical failure in 2021 making it uneconomical to repair.
RJMI will honour the CCGS Hudson and the crew and scientists who served aboard her with a responsible disposal program at our green ship recycling facility in Sheet Harbour NS.
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CMISA posted an articleFerry will be scrapped following fire on board this past summer see more
An Antigonish, N.S., company has been awarded the tender for the removal and disposal of the MV Holiday Island. R.J. MacIsaac Construction received the contract for more than $1.6 million, officials with Public Services and Procurement Canada told CBC News.
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