Vancouver Shipyards awarded CAD 2.4 billion Joint Support Ship contract

The Government of Canada has awarded a performance-based National Shipbuilding Strategy contract to Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards for the full construction of two joint support ships (JSS). Valued at CAD 2.4 billion (about

Canadian Coast Guard takes delivery of second OFSV

Seaspan Shipyards’ Vancouver, B.C., shipyard has completed delivery of CCGS Capt. Jacques Cartier, the Canadian Coast Guard’s second Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV). The delivery took place exactly five months and two

Seaspan Shipyards makes VP appointment

Seaspan Shipyards, North Vancouver, B.C., has appointed Amy MacLeod as its new Vice President, Corporate Affairs & External Communications. Based in Ottawa, MacLeod will be responsible for developing, managing and maintaining strategic

Seaspan hands over Canada’s first OFSV

Seaspan Shipyards officially handed over Canada’s first Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), the CCGS Sir John Franklin to the Canadian Coast Guard in a June 27 ceremony held aboard the vessel. Built

Mark Lamarre named CEO of Seaspan Shipyards

JULY 23, 2018 — Mark Lamarre, who stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Australian Shipbuilding Company (ASC) last December, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards, effective immediately.

Mark Lamarre named CEO of Seaspan Shipyards

JULY 23, 2018 — Mark Lamarre, who stepped down Chief Executive Officer of Australian Shipbuilding Company (ASC) last December, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards, effective immediately. Mr.

Seaspan Shipyards cuts steel for first Joint Support Ship

JUNE 16, 2018 — Joined by representatives from industry and government, including Canada’s Minister of Defense Harjit Sajjan, Seaspan Shipyards and its shipbuilding partners yesterday celebrated the start of construction at Vancouver

Canadian shipyard demonstrates its LNG conversion capabilities

MARCH 13, 2018 — Canada’s Seaspan Shipyards says that its capabilities with LNG engine conversions have been demonstrated by a major project milestone achieved by its Victoria Shipyards (VSL). The shipyard was

Thales wins contract to support Canada’s AOPS and JSS vessels

AUGUST 17, 2017 — The Government of Canada is awarding a contract for in-service support of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) and Joint Support Ships (JSS) to a joint venture