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CTF150’s HMS Montrose Seizes Third Drugs Haul in Five Weeks
March 22, 2021 – Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose has struck for a third time in less than five weeks. In an operation lasting 10 hours, the Montrose intercepted over 6100 lbs (2800 kg) of hashish and 110 lbs (50 kg) of heroin in the Arabian Sea, March 12, 2021. The boarding team from the ship, operating in direct support…
Read MoreAtlantic Towing and Irving Donate to BC Marine Education
March 18, 2021 – Atlantic Towing Limited (ATL) is pleased to announce two recurring financial awards for Indigenous students enrolled in Camosun College’s Bridge Watch Rating and Culinary programs. Camosun College is a community college located in Greater Victoria, serving approximately 19,000 students. The awards will provide financial assistance with tuition and living expenses, work placement opportunities and full-time employment…
Read MoreUltra Invests in Nova Scotia Sonar Center of Excellence
March 16, 2021 – Following the recent announcements by Ultra of contract awards for the Hull Mounted Sonar (HMS) and Variable Depth Sonar (VDS) subsystems on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program, the Ultra Group has confirmed a significant additional strategic commitment to Canada, committing potentially in excess of $20 million of new investment to transform its Dartmouth NS site…
Read MoreVirtual Naval Battle Improves Health of Personnel in Halifax
March 16, 2021 – A virtual naval battle based on the Canadian sea shanty Barrett’s Privateers has provided the platform for engaging naval staff from CFB Halifax to improve their physical and mental health through daily physical activity and peer support. Written by Stan Rogers, the song’s 10 verses describe a young sailor being enlisted by Captain Barrett to “sail…
Read MoreSeaspan Subcontracted Over $1 Billion to Canadian Firms for AOR Program
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates a critical need to sustain jobs and drive economic recovery across the country, Seaspan Shipyards announced that it has awarded more than $1 billion in contracts to date to 140 Canadian companies from coast to coast that are supporting design and construction of two Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) Ships for the Royal Canadian Navy. Seaspan…
Read MoreJSK Naval Support Torpedo Tubes on Hoped For CSC
March 9, 2021 – Canadian defence firm JSK Naval Support (JSK) has been selected by Lockheed Martin Canada to supply its Torpedo Launcher System (TLS). The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program is for 15 vessels and as an initial contract JSK will supply four new TLS ship sets to the CSC program between 2024 and 2026. The new CSC will…
Read MoreCADSI calls for government-industry forum on military cyber procurement
Canada’s Largest Port has Strong 2020 Cargo Volumes
March 1, 2021 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority today released the 2020 year-end statistics for goods moving through the Port of Vancouver. Overall, cargo through the port increased by 1% from 144.2 to 145.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) over the same time last year, with new annual records set for grain, potash, and container trade. “During what was most…
Read MoreMDA Awarded First Production Contract for Planned Canadian Surface Combatant Project
February 23, 2021 – MDA today announced that it has been awarded an initial contract with an expected production value of more than CAD$60 million on the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project. Lockheed Martin Canada has contracted MDA to provide the Laser Warning and Countermeasure (LWCM) System that will protect the ships against laser and optical guided threats. MDA’s Canadian-built…
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