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In the largest expenditure of its history, BC Ferries announced a major step forward in its New Major Vessels (NMV) project. To address projected population growth, replace aging vessels, and meet customer expectations, BC Ferries is now continuing the procurement process for the first five of seven new vessels needed for its busiest routes, with […]

Salvagers have successfully towed the Sounion, a Greek-flagged oil tanker that had been burning in the Red Sea since being hit on August 21 by projectiles from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, thereby preventing any disastrous oil spill. The European Union naval mission did not specify the final destination, merely referring to a “safe location.” The Houthi

Lévis, QC- Davie has announced the appointment of Ms. Maxie Lafleur as President of Chantier Davie Canada Inc. Ms. Lafleur is widely recognized as a leading Canadian business executive. She brings to Davie a track record of success supported by a wealth of experience in growth strategies, change management, digital transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and organizational

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) announced that Peter Lantin has been unanimously appointed as Chair by its Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective July 1st, 2024. Initially appointed to the PRPA Board of Directors by the Government of British Columbia in 2019, Mr. Lantin is currently in his second term as the

Quebec – Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Minister Duclos today announced that Canada has awarded a second NSS contract, valued at $16.47 million (including taxes), to Chantier Davie of Lévis, Québec, to advance work on a Polar-class icebreaker for the CCG. He made the announcement while attending attended Naval Quebec’s Annual Conference, an annual

The St. Lawrence Seaway today released new figures on its performance in the 2024 season. As of the end of August, 19.5 million metric tons of cargo had been shipped on the North American waterway versus 20.1 million tons a year earlier. Highlights were increases in general cargo, grain and liquid bulk. As the season

In a groundbreaking new study, Clear Seas, in collaboration with the Association of Canadian Port Authorities and Green Marine, has mapped the sustainability initiatives of the Canadian maritime industry to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).  The research provides an overview of how UN SDGs are currently being applied in the maritime industry

The St. Lawrence Shipoperators (SLS) has announced the appointment of Saul Polo as the new Executive Director, effective September 16, 2024. Saul Polo will bring invaluable expertise to advance SLS’s mission and support the growth of Quebec’s maritime sector. SLS is a non-profit organization dedicated to representing and promoting the interests of domestic shipowners. With

Taking another step towards greener shipping, Ocean Group announced the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a new-generation renewable diesel fuel, for all Groupe Ocean port towing operations. HVO is made from renewable sources, including vegetable oils, residues of plant or animal origin, and used oils such as those derived from frying. This fuel has