Category: polar icebreaker
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USCG awards Davie Defense contract to build five ASC polar icebreakers
USCG awards Davie Defense contract to build five ASC polar icebreakers Davie Defense has been awarded a United States Coast Guard contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs). Two of the polar icebreakers will be constructed in Finland at Davie Defense’s sister facility, Helsinki Shipyard. Davie Defense closes Gulf Copper acquisition Davie Defense says…
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Polar icebreaker Storis commissioned, strengthening Arctic role
Polar icebreaker Storis commissioned, strengthening Arctic role The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska. The commissioning of this polar icebreaker marks a crucial step in President Donald Trump’s directive to rebuild the Coast Guard, which will include historic investments through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This vessel…
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Vancouver Shipyards COE lab gains ISO accreditation
Vancouver Shipyards COE lab gains ISO accreditation North Vancouver, B.C., based Seaspan reports that the Welding Centre of Excellence (COE) lab at Vancouver Shipyards has successfully gained ISO accreditation. The new ISO accreditation demonstrates the lab’s technical competence in mechanical testing, complementing its existing CWB certification. This is a significant opportunity for Seaspan to enter…