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Vancouver Shipyards to build MEMTVs and OPVs for the Canadian Coast Guard |
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Canadian Government announced that Vancouver Shipyards will be building
up to 10 additional large non-combat ships for the Canadian Coast Guard
fleet at an estimated cost of $3.3 billion. Minister Finley made the
announcement during a visit to Vancouver Shipyards, which was selected
to build the non-combat package of vessels through the Government’s
National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). |
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CCGS Bartlett,
a Medium Endurance Multi-Tasked Vessel.
Medium Endurance Multi-Tasked Vessels are large, shallow draught vessels
capable of supporting many Coast Guard programs. Measuring approximately
65 metres in length and capable of staying at sea for up to four weeks,
they will be used primarily for the deployment, recovery and maintenance
of aids to navigation. They will also be capable of search and rescue,
fisheries management and environmental response. |
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"“The decision supports the long-term
benefits of the Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement
Strategy in creating a sustainable shipbuilding industry once again
here in Canada,”" said Minister Finley.
"“The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is a key
priority of the Harper Government as we create jobs and generate significant
economic benefits in shipbuilding and other industries all across Canada,”"
added Minister Finley. "“Today’s announcement illustrates
our commitment to eliminating boom and bust cycles, while providing
best value for taxpayers, and ensuring affordable and timely delivery
of ships.”"
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CCGS Tanu,
an Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Offshore Patrol Vessels are large vessels approximately 75 metres in
length and have the capacity to stay at sea for up to six weeks. They
will be used primarily for fisheries protection, both in Canadian waters
and on the high seas. They will also be capable of search and rescue,
aids to navigation support and environmental response. |
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This significant investment will enable the Coast
Guard to acquire up to five Medium Endurance Multi-Tasked Vessels and
up to five Offshore Patrol Vessels.
"“This is yet another example of the unprecedented investment
our Government has made in the Canadian Coast Guard and the Canadian
shipbuilding industry,”" said the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister
of Fisheries and Oceans. "“Our Government is committed to
providing the men and women of the Coast Guard with the equipment they
need to do the important work we ask of them.”"
This investment is in addition to the already announced Offshore Fisheries
Science Vessels, Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel, and Canada’s
first Polar Icebreaker that will be constructed at Vancouver Shipyards
for the Canadian Coast Guard.
"“The Government’s National Shipbuilding Procurement
Strategy has played a key role in revitalizing British Columbia’s
shipbuilding industry, creating thousands of long-term, skilled jobs,”"
said Minister Moore. "“Today’s announcement will ensure
that the job creation is sustained, and that British Columbia continues
to be a leader in Canadian shipbuilding.”"
The NSPS is now in its fourth phase, with the designs of the initial
set of ships being finalized and the shipyards undertaking the infrastructure
upgrades required to enable them to build Canada’s ships efficiently.
The Government of Canada is following through on its commitment to build
ships in Canada.
The NSPS will mean long-term jobs and economic growth for the country,
stability for the Canadian marine industry, and vital equipment for
the men and women in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast
Guard.
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