Seaspan Shipyards this week officially delivered the offshore oceanographic science vessel (OOSV) CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, <\/em>to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) in an acceptance ceremony at its Vancouver Shipyards.<\/a><\/p>\n CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk <\/em>is named after a well-respected Inuk elder from Nunavik, who was a renowned promoter of Inuit language and culture.<\/p>\n Built at a project cost of CAD 1.47 billion, the 88-meter long ship will replace CCGS Hudson, which was decommissioned in 2022 following 59 years of dedicated service. The new OOSV will be Fisheries and Oceans Canada\u2019s primary oceanographic science platform and is the largest dedicated science vessel ever built for the Canadian Coast Guard. It combines cutting-edge marine research facilities with robust operational versatility.<\/p>\n With a crew capacity of 34 crew plus 26 scientists it will have a range and endurance of over 6,000 nautical miles and up to six weeks at sea and can also support search and rescue and environmental response operations.<\/p>\n Key features include:<\/p>\n The OOSV will sail to Patricia Bay for Canadian Coast Guard training and familiarity before starting its voyage to the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Halifax, Nova Scotia, the ship\u2019s home port.<\/p>\n The OOSV\u2019s delivery follows a number of other shipbuilding milestones at Seaspan over the last year, including the launch of HMCS Protecteur,<\/em> cutting steel on the CCG\u2019s new heavy polar Icebreaker, a successful functional design review for the multi-purpose icebreakers and the design award for six U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Security Cutters.<\/p>\n \u201cSeaspan is immensely proud to deliver CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk<\/em>, an incredibly complex vessel that will perform important scientific research missions for Canada. As the first shipyard to deliver two different classes of ships under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, Seaspan is showing that the investments made to rebuild shipbuilding on the West Coast have been successful \u2014 we are designing and building ships for Canada, in Canada,\u201d said John McCarthy, CEO, Seaspan Shipyards. \u201cToday\u2019s celebration is thanks to the dedication, creativity and teamwork of our engineers, designers, naval architects, skilled tradespeople, suppliers and Coast Guard partners. Thank you and congratulations to all on this magnificent milestone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe delivery of the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk<\/em> marks a major milestone in our efforts to modernize the Canadian Coast Guard\u2019s fleet,\u201d said Mario Pelletier, Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard. \u201cAs our largest dedicated science vessel, this ship will serve as a world-class platform for critical d research, supporting sustainable marine resource management and our response to changing ocean conditions. I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the team at Vancouver Shipyards for their skill, dedication, and craftsmanship in bringing this complex and vital vessel to life. Their work helps ensure that Canada remains at the forefront of ocean science and marine safety for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n MORE<\/a><\/p>\n The post Vancouver Shipyards delivers cutting-edge science vessel to Canadian Coast Guard<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"OOSV](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/21stops-20251113-Seaspan-OOSV-Delivery-Ceremony-13941.jpg?resize=700%2C525&ssl=1\")
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