Davie Awarded First Contract for Design of Icebreaker Fleet Under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.
- LÉVIS, Quebec, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) today announced it has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.
- The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Public Services and Procurement (PSPC) said: “This first contract awarded to Chantier Davie under the National Shipbuilding Strategy brings us a step closer to providing the Canadian Coast Guard with the next generation Arctic ships.
- Moreover, Davie will engage critical subcontractors to design and certify the vessel to established safety, environmental, and performance standards.
- Julian Kenney, Program Director for the Program Icebreakers at Davie, said: “Embarking on the design and construction of Canada’s new icebreaker fleet is a great source of pride for everyone at Davie.