Construction of Large Vessels

On October 19, 2011, the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Secretariat announced the Results of a Request for Proposals to build large vessels for Canada. Irving Shipbuilding Inc. has been selected to build the combat vessel work package, and Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. has been selected to build the non-combat vessel work package.

Table of Contents

• Combat Package
  • Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS)
  • Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)
• Non-Combat Package
  • Polar Icebreaker
  • Joint Support Ship (JSS)
  • Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)
  • Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV)

Latest Development

Date	Events
November 26, 2013	National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Secretariat welcomes the Auditor General's report on the NSPS Program FAQ's - Report of the Auditor General on NSPS Technical Briefing on AG Report - Speaking Notes

Combat Package

Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS)

The Arctic/offshore patrol ships will conduct armed sea-borne surveillance in Canada's waters, including in the Arctic. They will enhance the government's ability to assert Canadian sovereignty and provide surveillance and support to other government departments. Further information is available on the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships website.

Project Status: Build Phase

Latest Development

Date	Events
June 18, 2015	Harper Government Marks Shipbuilding Milestone
June 18, 2015	AOPS Test Production Module: Cutting of Steel — Speaking Notes
January 23, 2015	News Release – Harper Government Awards Shipbuilding Contract That Supports Jobs Across Canada
January 16, 2015	National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Technical Briefing
February 6, 2014	News Release – Job creation and economic growth continues with National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
September 19, 2013	Backgrounder: Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships – The Facts, Response with respect to September 18, 2013 CBC story
May 3, 2013	Statement in Response to the CBC Report of May 2, 2013 on the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships
March 7, 2013	Government Ship Strategy Bolstering Canada’s Economy AOPS Definition Contract Awarded, 7 work packages: Project Management (Authorized March 7) Engineering Design Phase 1 (Authorized March 7) Engineering Design Phase 2 Engineering Design Phase 3 Long Lead Items Procurement Test Production Module Project Implementation Proposal Development Atlantic Shipbuilding Action Plan Backgrounder: Harper Government signs contract with Irving Backgrounder: Arctic/Offshore patrol ships design and build approach
July 10, 2012	Preliminary Contract signed with Irving Shipbuilding for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships Backgrounder: Harper Government Signs Preliminary Contract with Irving Shipbuilding for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships

Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC)

The Canadian Surface Combatant project will renew the Royal Canadian Navy's surface combatant fleet by replacing and updating the capabilities found in both the Iroquois-class destroyers and the Halifax-class frigates. This project will deliver ships capable of meeting multiple threats in both the open ocean and the highly complex coastal environment. These ships will optimize commonality of systems and design and will ensure that Canada can continue to monitor and defend its waters and make significant contributions to international naval operations. In addition to the ships, the project will also deliver the necessary ammunition, infrastructure upgrades, initial training and integrated logistic support. Further details are available from the Canadian Surface Combatant website.

Project Status: Definition Phase

Latest Development

Date	Events
May 1, 2015	NSPS Technical Briefing on Canadian Surface Combatant - Speaking Notes
December 11, 2014	Canadian Surface Combatant Industry Engagement: Speaking Points
March 8, 2013	Government continues to engage industry on the Canadian surface combatant project
February 19, 2013	Government engages industry on Canadian Surface Combatant Project

Non-Combat Package

Polar Icebreaker

The Polar Icebreaker is one of the centerpieces of Canada's Northern Strategy, which focuses on strengthening Canada's Arctic sovereignty, northern economic and social development, and protecting the North's environmental heritage. The new icebreaker will provide the Canadian Coast Guard with increased coverage in the Canadian Arctic and adjacent waters and will be able to operate father north and for a longer period of time each year. It will operate over a larger area of the arctic and in more difficult ice conditions than is currently the case. The Polar Icebreaker will be 149 metres in length and will carry a complement of 60 crew members and 40 mission personnel. The polar icebreaker will also be able to accommodate two medium lift helicopters and will have cargo-carrying capacity. Further details are available from the Polar Icebreaker website.

Project Status: Design Phase

Latest Development

Date	Events
February 22, 2013	Progress continues under NSPS with contracts to Vancouver Shipyards

Joint Support Ship (JSS)

The Joint Support Ships are a critical component for achieving success in both international and domestic Canadian Forces missions, as laid out in the Canada First Defence Strategy. The ships will increase the range and endurance of naval task groups, permitting them to remain at sea for significant periods of time without returning to port for replenishment. The Joint Support Ships will replace the two existing protecteur class auxiliary oiler replenishment vessels. Further information is available on the Joint Support Ships website.

Project Status: Definition Phase

Latest Development

Date	Events
June 2, 2013	Joint Support Ship Design Selected [2013-06-02] Backgrounder – Joint Support Ship Design Selection [2013-06-02]
February 22, 2013	Progress continues under NSPS with contracts to Vancouver Shipyards
December 17, 2012	NSPS Secretariat Response to PBO Request December 17, 2012
December 11, 2012	Presentation to the PBO
December 3, 2012	NSPS Secretariat Response to PBO Request December 03, 2012

Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV)

The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project will build a replacement ship for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel—the CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963, and its replacement is critical to the fulfillment of the department's science mandate, as well as the mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the east coast of Canada.

Project Status: Construction Engineering Phase

Latest Development

Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV)

The offshore fisheries science vessels project will build up to three ships for the Canadian Coast Guard fleet. The project will replace four aging Coast Guard ships on the east and west coasts of Canada that provides a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.

Project Status: Construction Engineering Phase

Latest Development

Date	Events
June 12, 2015	National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy Technical Briefing on Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel
October 27, 2014	Harper Government Highlights New Milestone in Construction of First Canadian Ships
February 22, 2013	Progress continues under NSPS with contracts to Vancouver Shipyards