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Serco Joins Forces with Davie on its Polar Icebreaker Program

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Canada Marine (Serco) a Canadian leader in integrated, complex ship design is proud to announce its partnership with Davie Shipyard on its Polar Icebreaker program, the flagship of Davies National Icebreaker Centre.

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  • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA, Dec. 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Serco Canada Marine (Serco) a Canadian leader in integrated, complex ship design is proud to announce its partnership with Davie Shipyard on its Polar Icebreaker program, the flagship of Davies National Icebreaker Centre.
  • As a design and engineering partner, Serco will provide the Davie team with engineering, project management and production support.
  • Serco has extensive icebreaker experience, including leadership of the design and build of Australia's flagship research and supply ship, the RSV Nuyina - global experience that will be leveraged as part of Sercos engagement with Davie.
  • Serco is a natural partner for Canadas National Icebreaker Centre builder of the new Polar class, and the entire Canadian icebreaker fleet.

Government of Canada consults industry on polar icebreaker

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Friday, February 28, 2020
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Today, the Government of Canada issued a Request for Information (RFI), open to all Canadian shipyards, seeking information on domestic shipyard capability and capacity to construct and deliver a Polar-class icebreaker.

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  • Today, the Government of Canada issued a Request for Information (RFI), open to all Canadian shipyards, seeking information on domestic shipyard capability and capacity to construct and deliver a Polar-class icebreaker.
  • This follows standard procurement practices, and the information gathered will help the government determine how best to proceed so that the polar icebreaker is delivered in the most timely and efficient manner.
  • The Government of Canada is exploring all options to ensure the polar icebreaker is built in the most efficient manner so we can continue delivering these essential services in the Arctic."
  • The polar icebreaker, the future Canadian Coast Guard Ship (CCGS) John G. Diefenbaker, will replace Canada's current largest icebreaker, the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent.

Canadian Coast Guard 2018 Arctic Operations Nearing Mid-Season

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Thursday, August 30, 2018
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MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard is nearing the mid-way point of its 2018 Arctic operational season, which runs into November.

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  • MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard is nearing the mid-way point of its 2018 Arctic operational season, which runs into November.
  • The CCGS Amundsen is another Coast Guard asset in the Arctic that is on a dedicated Arctic Net science program.
  • Six other Coast Guard icebreakers are supporting operational and program commitments, such as providing safe escorts of ships through ice-covered waters.
  • These vessels include Canadian Coast Guard ships, cargo ships, tankers, cruise ships, research vessels, bulk carriers, tugs, fishing vessels, pleasure crafts and adventurers.

Canadian Coast Guard 2018 Arctic Season Underway

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
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MONTREAL, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard's annual Arctic operational season is underway and includes a maiden voyage to the Arctic by the CCGS Samuel Risley.

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  • MONTREAL, June 19, 2018 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard's annual Arctic operational season is underway and includes a maiden voyage to the Arctic by the CCGS Samuel Risley.
  • The season will run into late November, providing extended vessel presence in the Arctic under investments from the $1.5-billion Oceans Protection Plan.
  • Six other Coast Guard icebreakers deploy this season to support Coast Guard operational and program commitments, such as providing safe escorts of ships through ice-covered waters.
  • "The Canadian Coast Guard is dedicated to yet another successful Arctic season.