Seaspan Shipyards

April 3, 2025 – North Vancouver, BC – Today, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) cut steel on the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreaker, signifying the start of construction on one of the most advanced conventional polar icebreakers ever to be built. This marks the first time a heavy polar icebreaker has been built in Canada in more than 60 years, and it will play a critical role in protecting our sovereignty for decades to come.

Measuring 158 metres long and 28 metres wide, Seaspan’s polar icebreaker will be incredibly complex, designed to operate self-sufficiently in the high-Arctic year-round. It will play a critical role in enabling the Canadian Coast Guard to transit and operate on more than 162,000 km of Arctic coastline. The capabilities of this Polar Class 2 icebreaker will help sustain a 12-month presence in Canada’s North in support of Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, high-Arctic science (including climate change research), Indigenous Peoples and other northern communities, and the ability to respond to major maritime emergencies including search and rescue. It will be able to accommodate up to 100 personnel, and, as one of the only Polar Class 2 vessels in the world, will be able to operate farther north, in more difficult ice conditions and for longer periods than any icebreaker in Canada to date.

This built-in-Canada ship will be the seventh vessel designed and built by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). It will also be the fifth Polar Class vessel to be built for the CCG, and one of up to 21 icebreaking vessels overall that Seaspan is constructing.

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Orca AI, a leader in maritime technology , celebrates a major milestone as Seaspan Corporation, a global containership powerhouse, integrates its cutting-edge SeaPod digital watchkeeper across its entire fleet, to support significant safety improvements and operational cost savings.

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Jjoined by representatives from industry and government, Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) celebrated the start of construction on the first Joint Support Ship (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

The steel cutting ceremony held at Vancouver Shipyards is a significant milestone for Seaspan, the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and Canada’s shipbuilding industry. With the start of construction on JSS, Seaspan is leading the way in rebuilding Canada’s shipbuilding industry. In addition, start of construction ensures that Seaspan will see the continued growth of Vancouver Shipyards’ workforce while mitigating any possible downturn in production.

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Seaspan Shipyards has been awarded the construction contract to build one of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) new heavy polar icebreakers.

The polar icebreaker will be built entirely in Canada at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, located in North Vancouver, British Columbia. With the contract now in place, Seaspan is ready to cut steel on this ship and begin full-rate construction on Canada’s newest vessel under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).

Construction of this ship will support the work of a team of more than 1,000 local shipbuilders and a broad Canadian supply chain of over 800 Canadian companies contributing massive strategic value, innovation and economic benefits to Canada.

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Athird LNG Bunkering Vessel ordered by Seaspan Energy has been delivered by China's Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering.

The 7,600 m3 dual-fuel vessel is the third vessel to join Seaspan's LNG bunkering fleet, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) said in a statement on its website on Monday.

Seaspan Energy mostly supplies LNG bunkers to ships on the west coast of North America.

Last month, the company successfully completed its first ship-to-ship LNG to a container ship...

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Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan), was proud to host the naming ceremony and launch celebration for the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) new Joint Support Ship (JSS), the HMCS protector-the longest naval vessel ever constructed in Canada. The future HMCS Protecteur is the fifth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the Natioonal Shipbuilding Strategy. Today's ceremony represents years of hard work and the collective efforts of thousands of Seaspan employees, the Government of Canada and Royal Canadian Navy, as well as hundreds of others across Seaspan's pan-Canadian supply chain.

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Techsol Marine is pleased to announce the award of three major contracts with Seaspan Shipyards to outfit six new Multi-Purpose Vessels. Leveraging their expertise, they will design and manufacture advanced bridge consoles specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of these vessels.

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Techsol Marine is pleased to announce the award of three major contracts with Seaspan Shipyards to outfit six new Multi-Purpose Vessels. Leveraging our expertise, we will design and manufacture advanced bridge consoles specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of these vessels.

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Here are some of the reasons why Seaspan ULC was selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2025):

• Seaspan returned to in-person social events in a big way, hosting its Christmas holiday party at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver with over 3,000 guests and featuring a live orchestra, prize draws and more -- employees also get together through a number of employee affinity groups, from a Hiking and Camping group to the Thrill of Being a Parent support group
• Seaspan works with Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society (ACCESS) and has partnered with the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation to establish a multi-million dollar training program for Indigenous youth designed to reach 150 participants annually
• Seaspan encourages employees to help recruit new employees through generous new employee referral bonuses, from $1,000 to $1,500 depending on the position

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Today, UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science and Seaspan Shipyards are pleased to announce a new faculty chair position at UBC with a focus on marine innovation in robotics and autonomy, further advancing Canadian shipbuilding and supporting technological innovation in the marine sector. The Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels at UBC, the third chair to be funded by Seaspan, will be filled by Dr. Adrien Desjardins, who has an extensive background in sensing and robotics; he will perform research and teach in emerging areas such as adaptive sensing and imaging, autonomous navigation, and underwater inspection, among others. With interest in autonomous systems, collaborative robotics, and integrated sensing in the marine sector exploding internationally, developing Canadian expertise and applications opens the door to an important export market. 

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When it comes to the importance of vessel lighting, seeing really is believing.

Marine lighting design and manufacturing is a delicate balance between aesthetic appeal, technical demands, and environmental considerations.

Seaspan didn’t have to look far to find the right lighting specialist – they turned to Glamox Canada, a global leader in marine and offshore lighting products with more than 30 years of experience designing lighting solutions for the Canadian and U.S. governments, in addition to many commercial marine and offshore projects. They supply Canadian manufactured products, with a 100% Canadian workforce.

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The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, in conjunction with Seaspan, is proud to be donating $5.26 million to establish the Trades Training Centre at Camosun College’s Coastal Centre located in Esquimalt, B.C., adjacent to Seaspan's Victoria Shipyards. By enhancing workforce development and offering resources for students entering the trades, the Trades Training Centre will be instrumental in tackling the pressing national shortage of skilled professionals in this sector, which is essential for Canada’s economic stability. The training centre will also adopt an ‘Indigenous First’ approach, offering scholarships and prioritized access to Indigenous students.

More information can be found in the attached press release, along with quotes from:

1. Lane Trotter, President, Camosun College
2. Jon Bennion, Executive Director, the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
3. John McCarthy, CEO, Seaspan Shipyards

Techsol Marine is proud to announce that they have been awarded two significant contracts with Seaspan Shipyards to equip siz new Multi-Purpose Vessels. Leveraging their expertise, they will design and manufacture advanced bridge consoles tailored specifically to the needs of these vessels.

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Rutter Inc., a leading provider of advanced radar solutions, is proud to announce a collaboration with Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies, and Seaspan Shipyards, a leading shipbuilder, to deliver the cutting-edge sigma S6 Oil Spill Detection and Ice Navigator™ systems for a new icebreaker being built in British Columbia, Canada, as part of the Canadian Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Program.

The collaboration between Rutter Inc., Wärtsilä, and Seaspan underscores a shared commitment to innovation, safety, and environmental protection in polar regions. By combining Rutter Inc.’s expertise in radar-based technologies, Wärtsilä’s marine technology, and Seaspan’s vessel construction expertise, the companies aim to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the high Arctic environment.

Rutter’s sigma S6 Oil Spill Detection System leverages cutting-edge sensor technology and real-time data analysis, empowering operators to swiftly identify and address potential oil spill incidents, safeguarding sensitive ecosystems and wildlife habitats.

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Seaspan's Vancouver Drydock (Seaspan) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Canadian Coast Guard's CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Vessel Life Extension (VLE). After undocking at the end of April 2024, the vessel completed an in-water work period in preparation for ship commissioning and sea trials.

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