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BluMetric Environmental Inc. announced that it has received a notice to proceed for production of its Mission Ready Water systems under the previously announced Rheinmetall Canada contract for the Canadian Armed Forces.

In accordance with the contract, which is now valued at $12.2 million, BluMetric will produce a total of 26 self-contained water treatment units, their associated miscellaneous equipment units, and a portion of cold weather ancillary packages. Production will be at the Company’s Carp, Ontario facility and is expected to be delivered within the next 18 months.

“Our team is thrilled to advance to this crucial stage of production and see the Canadian military’s commitment to our Mission Ready Water solutions,” said Scott MacFabe, Chair & CEO of BluMetric. “This notice to proceed is a testament to our ability to deliver on a high-quality and robust system that meets the highly demanding needs of a military organization. We look forward to executing this contract while further strengthening our military partnerships worldwide.”

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Gaspé (Quebec), April 29, 2025 — Chantier Naval Forillon is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new contract for the construction of a tugboat of less than 15 tons for Les Entreprises P.E.C. inc. This vessel, which will be named Frank C in honor of François Cayouette, former president of the company, will be entirely built in Rivière-au-Renard .

This project marks an important milestone as it is the first construction carried out since the acquisition of the Rivière-au-Renard site by Chantier Naval Forillon last year. It will maintain around fifteen specialized jobs in the region and demonstrates the revival of shipbuilding activities in Rivière-au-Renard .

The Frank C will stand out for its power and optimized hull. Every element of its construction — from the choice of materials to mechanical components — will be designed to maximize the overall performance of the vessel. The goal: to provide Les Entreprises P.E.C. inc. with a reliable, innovative, agile tugboat perfectly suited to the company's new needs . Construction began in April 2025, with delivery estimated

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The government of Canada confirmed the order for the second of its planned large polar icebreakers with Quebec’s Chantier Davie. The contract for the other large polar icebreaker was confirmed with Seaspan in Vancouver with both vessels being part of the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Davie has been contributing to the program for the two icebreakers which were first announced in May 2021, including a contract last fall for design work. Chantier Davie has already played a critical role in supporting Canada’s fleets, receiving over C$2.8 billion (US$1.9 billion) in contracts from 2012 to 2023 for various types of work on ships for the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Navy, and Transport Canada. The orders for the icebreakers come as the National Shipbuilding Strategy is marking its 15th anniversary and government officials highlighting it has contributed to Canadian shipyards delivering eight large vessels and 34 small vessels to the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard while supporting federal fleets with critical repair, refit, and maintenance work.

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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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LÉVIS, Québec – The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced this past Saturday, that the Government of Canada has awarded a $3.25-billion contract (before tax) to Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (CDCI) for the construction of 1 of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) future polar icebreakers under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). This marks a significant milestone in strengthening Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security. 

Through this agreement, Davie will deliver its production-ready heavy icebreaker design called the Polar Max to Canada by 2030. To support the rapid delivery of the ship, Davie will capitalize on the expertise of Helsinki Shipyard, which was acquired by Davie in 2023 with the support of the Québec government. Helsinki Shipyard has built over 50% of all the world’s icebreakers.

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Kongsberg Maritime has secured a contract to supply an integrated package of equipment for Bibby Marine’s new electric Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (eCSOV), the world’s first fully-electric offshore vessel.

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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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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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A wide-ranging debate in the House of Lords on 30 April saw peers from across the political spectrum press the Government to deliver not just a strategy, but a sustained programme of orders to rebuild Britain’s shipbuilding capacity.

The exchange, led by Defence Minister Lord Coaker, highlighted concerns over the lack of consistent naval procurement, uncertainty around export support, and missed opportunities for UK industry.

Opening the discussion, Lord Beamish (Labour) reiterated the Government’s commitment to supporting a thriving shipbuilding sector across the UK, encompassing everything from full vessel builds to repair and integration: “The Ministry of Defence continues to support the sector,” he said. However, Lord Coaker, also representing the Ministry of Defence, was more direct in his critique of past failings.

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Marking a major milestone in the Coast Guard’s heavy polar icebreaker program, Bollinger Shipyards has been awarded a $951.6 million contract modification that advances the Polar Security Cutter program to the detail design and construction phase.

“Securing this contract modification has truly been a herculean effort and underscores the incredible trust the U.S. Government has placed in Bollinger to build and deliver the first heavy polar icebreaker in half a century,” said Ben Bordelon, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards. “We wouldn’t be in the solid position we’re in today without the leadership and the tireless efforts of the entire team at Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding. Their hard work and dedication have successfully put the PSC program on a strong path forward after a rocky start under the previous, foreign-owned builder. We now look forward to receiving the green light to begin full production.”

“I am also grateful for the leadership of President Trump and his Administration in recognizing the urgent need for American-made icebreakers,” Bordelon added. “Because of his foresight and commitment to rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capabilities, this historic project is now moving forward.”

Bordelon also acknowledged Mississippi’s leadership for championing the PSC Program and state as a dominant force in shipbuilding.

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Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Darren Fisher, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, announced the implementation contract award to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) for the construction of the River-class destroyers (RCD).

Through Canada’s new defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free (ONSAF), the Government of Canada is providing the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) with the modern ships it needs to support current and future operations while supporting jobs across Canada. The RCD will provide decisive combat power for operations at sea, and in support of joint-force operations ashore, and will support missions conducted as part of counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, intelligence and surveillance, interdiction and embargo, humanitarian assistance, research and rescue, and enforcement of law or sovereignty.

This modern fleet of warships will enable the RCN to respond to Canada’s defence and security commitments. The RCD will be able to perform a broad range of missions with North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD), Five Eyes nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), coalition partners, and other Canadian government departments and agencies.

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Transport Canada has awarded the Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, up to CAD 22.5 million, under the Green Shipping Corridor Program, to accelerate development of the Halifax – Hamburg green shipping corridor.

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THUNDER BAY — The owners of the Thunder Bay shipyard have landed a contract that will result in the idled yard mobilized for the winter.

Hamilton-based Ontario Shipyards Inc. will use local labour to do repair work on the bulk carrier Federal Yoshino.

The ship, which sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands, was recently moved to the yard near the mouth of the Current River.

According to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, the Federal Yoshino was damaged in late November when its stern struck a submerged portion of a wharf on the Kam River after it sustained "total engine failure."

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The federal government is committed to ensuring members of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) have the equipment they need to complete their missions and assert Canada’s sovereignty.

Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, announced that the federal government has awarded a contract valued at up to $1.85 billion (including taxes) to Lockheed Martin Canada (LMC) for the renewal of combat system integration in-service support (CSI ISS) for the Halifax-class frigates.

The renewal of this contract will ensure continued CSI service support until the end-of-life expectancy is reached for the Halifax-class frigates, coinciding with the gradual arrival of the new fleet of River-class destroyer ships. This contract is estimated to contribute $76 million annually to Canada’s gross domestic product and to support up to 680 good-paying jobs annually across the Canadian economy.

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