A deep draft operation has been confirmed for Canadian maritime capacity. Seaspan Shipyards has formalized the delivery of the Oceanographic Offshore Scientific Vessel (OOSV), named CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, to the (OOSV), named CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, to the Canadian Coast Guard (GCC).
This specialized research unit becomes the fourth large ship and the second of its class to join the fleet under the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS). The ceremony was held at the Vancouver shipyard and was attended by senior government officials and representatives.
Naalak Nappaaluk CCGS Specialized Instrumentation
First, the commissioning of the Naalak Nappaaluk CCGS is the replacement of the historic CCGS Hudson, which completed 59 years of service in 2022. Consequently, this modern research vessel will assume the role of the main scientific platform for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Its design incorporates a high degree of technical complexity, which makes it a floating laboratory high performance floating laboratory.
In fact, the OOSV has been equipped for marine habitat management, oceanographic studies and advanced research on ocean currents and the seabed. Its instrumentation includes several dry and wet laboratories, an ocean sampling room and a sophisticated scientific seawater system. This system allows the analysis of essential parameters such as salinity, oxygen and temperature.
Long-range capacity and industry momentum
In addition, the vessel carries a state-of-the-art swing keel with high-precision sensors for detailed data collection on underwater acoustics and current velocities. This design gives it the ability to operate year-round in the Atlantic, Baffin Bay and the Arctic during the summers.
Finally, the construction of this unit by Vancouver Shipyards strengthens the GCC fleet and reaffirms the success of ENS. Seaspan has reported contributions of more than $5.7 billion to Canada’s GDP while maintaining or creating more than 7,000 jobs annually.
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