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Chantier Davy Canada It announced that the government has awarded it the first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract to design a fleet of six ships for the future icebreaker programme. This milestone marks the start of the shipyard's NSS work package to renew the country's Arctic fleet.
Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement of Canada, “This first contract brings us one step closer to providing the Canadian Coast Guard with next-generation Arctic ships,” he noted. “They will be among the most advanced, sustainable and durable ships adapted to the world’s most hostile environments.” The new fleet will be a symbol of Canada’s presence in the Arctic and an essential To keep our country open for business year-round.”
“This is a momentous first step in our journey to deliver a fleet of the largest and most advanced icebreakers ever in and for Canada. My sincere thanks to the dedicated teams at Davie, the Canadian Coast Guard and PSPC. They have spent countless hours preparing for this historic achievement,” he added. Davie Chairman and CEO James Davies.
