REBUILDING A GLOBALLY-RECOGNIZED MARINE INDUSTRY

OUR NATIONAL STRATEGY

As part of our NSS commitment, Seaspan Shipyards is helping to rebuild Canada’s marine industry. This is partially accomplished through our Industrial & Regional Benefits (IRB) and Value Proposition obligations with the Government of Canada. Doing so allows us to contribute to the development of a sustainable marine industry that can serve Canada for years to come, while realizing opportunities in other markets.

SEASPAN SHIPYARDS CONTRIBUTES $1.5 BILLION TO CANADA’S GDP

As strategic partner under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and a growing reputation as a centre of excellence in ship building, repair, conversion and service, Seaspan Shipyards is a significant economic engine for BC and for Canada. As a result of its NSS-related activities, Seaspan Shipyards contributed $1.5 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product between 2012-2019. Read the summary of our latest socioeconomic impact report and learn more about how we are rebuilding an industry and creating value for Canada.

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TRAINING AND EDUCATION

Seaspan Shipyards is leading the way in employing and training Canada’s next generation of highly-skilled shipbuilders and contributing to an annual average of 6,100 jobs across Canada over the first ten years of the NSS directly and indirectly through its supply chain. For this reason, Seaspan has contributed to date, over $6M towards training and education initiatives. These contributions are helping students develop the professional and trades-related skills they need to have a rewarding and successful career in the shipbuilding industry.

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Hybrid Electric Technology Research

As part of Seaspan Shipyards’ Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy obligations under the NSS, and in conjunction with the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, the company is pleased to have partnered with the University of Victoria to support innovative teaching and research focused on advanced hybrid electric propulsion technologies. Seaspan announced a $1M investment in support of advancing cleaner, lower-cost fuel alternatives for heavy duty sectors including marine transportation. This contribution is an acknowledgement of the key role that innovation will play in the future of shipbuilding.

Trades Training for Indigenous Students

In conjunction with the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Seaspan Shipyards announced a donation of $900K for institutional trades training programs at British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun College and the Canadian Welding Association. The donation to BCIT, specifically, has opened the door to trades education programs for hundreds of Indigenous students. This funding is part of Seaspan’s multi-year, multi-million-dollar investment in the future of BC’s marine industrial sector, and Seaspan’s Value Proposition obligations under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Support for Women in Trades

In collaboration with the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Seaspan Shipyards announced a donation of $900K for institutional trades training programs at British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun College and the Canadian Welding Association. The $300K donation to Camosun College will contribute to support for women in trades.

New Equipment for Marine Welders

In partnership with the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, Seaspan Shipyards announced a donation of $900K for institutional trades training programs at British Columbia Institute of Technology, Camosun College and the Canadian Welding Association. The $300K donation to the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) Foundation is helping fund new welding equipment and professional development for teachers.

New Coastal Skills Initiative

As part of Camosun’s TRADEmark of Excellence Campaign for the expansion and redevelopment of Seaspan’s trades training complex at Camosun, Seaspan Shipyards manufactured and donated a six-tonne ship’s bulkhead training module. The $88,000 training module was funded, designed, built and installed by Victoria Shipyards staff and apprentices. This training module was part of a partnership with Western Economic Diversification that saw more than $2.56 million provided for the enhancement of trades and manufacturing capabilities at Camosun College.

First Nations Employment Partnerships

Seaspan Shipyards is proud to partner with AMPTEP (Aboriginal Marine Training to Employment Partnership), with ACCESS (Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society), CSETS (Coast Salish Employment and Training Society), and many other community partners in an effort to support job training and apprenticeship programs and promote to employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the trades.

‘Marinizing’ BC’s Engineers

Since 2013, the UBC Department of Mechanical Engineering has offered a one-year program for engineering degree-holders to earn a Masters of Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (M.Eng. NAME) degree. UBC is the only centre for naval architecture and marine engineering studies in western North America and Seaspan is proud to have contributed over $2M to this program over the last seven years. This contribution will support innovative teaching and research in the naval architecture and marine engineering programs at the UBC faculty of applied science.

CANADIAN SUPPLIERS USED

IN CONTRACTS AWARDED TO SUPPLIERS

CONTRIBUTED TO BC’s GDP

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

BluMetric Environmental

BluMetric Environmental Inc. of Ottawa is providing Shipboard Reverse Osmosis Desalination (SROD) water purification systems for the Joint Support Ships. The BluMetric SROD is an advanced water purification system that will result in significant fleet energy savings while almost doubling fresh water output. BluMetric is proud that the women and men of the Royal Canadian Navy will benefit from its cutting-edge water purification technology on board their vessels.

Hawboldt Industries

Hawboldt Industries of Chester provides deck equipment for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels and Joint Support Ships, including anchoring and mooring packages and main deck cranes. Hawboldt Industries is proud to be contributing to the renewal of Canada’s fleet and will leverage the opportunity into strong international exports, creating even more value for Canada. As a Nova Scotia company, Hawboldt Industries’ involvement demonstrates the national impact of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Safway Services Canada

Safway Services Canada provides marine insulation services that protect power, propulsion, electrical and water systems on the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels and Joint Support Ships. Installing marine insulation is complex and detailed work, done before, during and after the work of other trades. Safway Canada is proud to be part of the team building Canada’s next generation of large ships.

Jastram Engineering

Jastram Engineering Ltd. of North Vancouver supplies turnkey maneuvering systems for the Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels and Joint Support Ships. The systems include a complete rudder assembly, steering system, and all interfaces required for seamless integration. The company also supports installation and provides training. Jastram is proud to deliver critical equipment designed and produced in Canada to the Canadian Coast Guard and the Royal Canadian Navy.

SUPPLIER NETWORK

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Seaspan Shipyards works with hundreds of Canadian suppliers from coast to coast to coast. As progress continues on our National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) commitments, we continue to develop strategically important partnerships across our supply chain. Through these partnerships, we are helping to promote the long-term strength of the entire marine industry and ensuring that the economic benefits of the NSS are felt across the country.