Davie signs contracts for major upgrades to L\u00e9vis shipyard
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Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) has ambitions to transform its L\u00e9vis, Quebec, shipyard into \u201cNorth America\u2019s largest and most versatile shipbuilding center.\u201d Today it reported signing two contracts that will help it make that happen. One is with Miami, Fla,-headquartered Pearlson & Pearlson In<\/a>c. The other is with Construction Dinamo Inc.<\/a> (Dinamo), a Qu\u00e9bec construction leader<\/p>\n Davie says that the modernization is critical to delivering seven heavy icebreakers and two hybrid ferries under Canada\u2019s National Shipbuilding Strategy.<\/p>\n \u201cPartnering with Pearlson will ensure our facility is more than ready to meet the high demands of building the most powerful and advanced icebreakers in Canadian history,\u201d said James Davies, president and CEO of Davie, noting that Pearlson has led the design and development for several of the world\u2019s leading shipbuilding and ship repair companies, including BAE Systems, Austal USA, and Fincantieri Marine Group.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored to partner with Davie on this transformational project,\u201d said James Fleming, president of shipyard development at Pearlson. \u201cOur expertise in shipyard design and program management aligns perfectly with Davie\u2019s vision for innovation and operational efficiency. Together, we are building the future of shipbuilding in Canada and a broader future for North American shipbuilding and ship repair.\u201d<\/p>\n The L\u00e9vis shipyard redevelopment and expansion plan calls for six new state-of-the-art buildings, the refurbishment and modernization of five existing structures, significant waterfront upgrades, and the establishment of a new assembly hall and launch pad. Complementing these enhancements, the facility will undergo a comprehensive utility infrastructure upgrade, installation of advanced overhead travelling cranes to facilitate ship module construction, and the integration of all-new plant equipment and machinery.<\/p>\n Importantly, the project is supported by CAD 519 million in financing from the Quebec government as part of a CAD 840 million expansion budget.<\/p>\n \u201cThis vital support reflects the confidence in Davie\u2019s ability to lead the shipbuilding renaissance from Qu\u00e9bec,\u201d said Davies. \u201cThis project will strengthen Canada\u2019s sovereign capability while also boosting collaboration with key allies in the United States and Finland under the recently announced ICE Pact,\u201d said Davies.<\/p>\n The project is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the regional, provincial, and national economy, creating hundreds of jobs during construction and scaling Davie\u2019s operational workforce to 1,800 direct employees upon completion.<\/p>\n The contract with Construction Dinamo addresses the delivery of construction and supervision services for key sub-projects within the major upgrade of Davie\u2019s L\u00e9vis shipyard. Complementary to the agreement with Pearlson & Pearlson Inc. it puts in place the second pillar of Davie\u2019s construction strategy.<\/p>\n \u201cDinamo\u2019s expertise in construction will play an integral role in realizing our vision for the future of shipbuilding in Qu\u00e9bec and Canada,\u201d said James Davies,<\/p>\n \u201cWe are honored to partner with Davie in this groundbreaking initiative,\u201d said Jean-Yves Morisette, president and director general of Dinamo. \u201cOur experience and shared dedication to excellence will ensure the success of Davie\u2019s ambitious modernization program.\u201d<\/p>\n The post Davie signs contracts for major upgrades to L\u00e9vis shipyard<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n