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Status Report on Major Crown Projects
- Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
- Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
- Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel
- Polar Icebreaker Project
- Air Cushion Vehicle
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
Description
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project will acquire nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet - five of the nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels will be used primarily to support the Conservation and Protection Program in the Maritimes, Quebec and Pacific Regions. The other four vessels will be used in a joint program with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to enhance maritime security along the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Seaway system.
Project Phase
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels Project is currently in the construction phase of project implementation.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
| Participating Departments | Industry Canada; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Public Safety Canada; Department of National Defence. |
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
| Prime Contractor | Irving Shipbuilding Inc. P.O. Box 9110, 3099 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 5M7 Operating as: Halifax Shipyard |
|---|---|
| Major Sub-contractor(s) | International Contract Engineering, Damen, Lloyd’s Register, MTU. |
Project Outcomes
The Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal Objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
The procurement of nine Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels by 2014 is on track. In August 2009, the construction contract was awarded to Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Construction of the first vessel began in September 2010; the construction of three additional vessels started in 2011. The first two vessels are expected to be delivered in Summer and Fall 2012. A third vessel will be delivered in Winter 2013. The remaining vessels will be delivered by Fall 2014.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. The Request for Proposal requires overall Industrial Benefits equal to 100% of contract value. Regional allocation of industrial benefits is monitored by Industry Canada.
Major Milestones
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval | August 2005 |
| Effective Project Approval | June 2006 |
| 1st Request for Proposal (cancelled) | July 2007 |
| Amended Effective Project Approval – to include four additional vessels identified in Budget 2007 | December 2007 |
| 2nd Request for Proposal issued (cancelled) | August 2008 |
| 3rd Request for Proposal issued | March 2009 |
| Contract Awarded | August 2009 |
| First Vessel Delivery | Summer 2012 |
| Delivery of final Mid-Shore Patrol Vessel | Fall 2014 |
Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels
Description
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels project will acquire three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet. The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels will replace three aging Coast Guard ships on the east and west coasts of Canada that provide a platform from which critical scientific research and ecosystem-based management can be performed.
Project Phase
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels Project has completed the design phase and is about to enter the construction phase of project implementation.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
| Prime Contractor | Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (Seaspan) under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy subject to successful conclusion of contract negotiations |
|---|---|
| Major Sub-contractor(s) | Design Contractor: Robert Allan Ltd., Alion Science and Technology (Canada) Corporation and Alion Science and Technology Corporation in joint venture |
Project Outcomes
The Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Program Activity Architecture.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
This project was delayed in light of longer than expected timelines in implementing Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Under the Strategy, Government and Vancouver Shipyards first negociated and signed, on February 14, 2012, an umbrella agreement on key aspects of their strategic sourcing relationship. Negotiations on specific vessel construction will now follow and inform related Treasury Board authorities to be sought. Two Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels are planned to be delivered by 2014 and one in 2015.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestones
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval | October 2005 |
| Amended Preliminary Project Approval | November 2006 |
| 2nd Amended Effective Project Approval | June 2009 |
| Request for Proposal for Design Issued | March 2010 |
| Government of Canada announced that the three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels will be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy | June 2010 |
| 3rd Amended Preliminary Project Approval — to award contract | September 2010 |
| Contract Award for Design | October 2010 |
| Design Contract Completion | Winter 2012 |
| Effective Project Approval | Spring 2012 |
| Contract Award for Construction | Summer 2012 |
| First Two Vessels to be Delivered | 2014 |
| Delivery of final Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel | 2015 |
Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel
Description
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project will acquire a replacement vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard's largest science vessel — CCGS Hudson. This vessel was built in 1963 and its replacement is critical to fulfill the Department's science mandate as well as mandates of other government departments and agencies. The vessel currently operates on the east coast of Canada.
Project Phase
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project has completed the design phase and is about to enter the construction phase of project implementation.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Environment Canada; Natural Resources Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada. |
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
| Prime Contractor | Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (Seaspan) under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy subject to successful conclusion of contract negotiations |
|---|---|
| Major Sub-contractor(s) | Design Contractor: STX Canada Marine Inc. |
Project Outcomes
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project Outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
This project was delayed in light of longer than expected timelines in implementing Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Under the Strategy, Government and Vancouver Shipyards first negotiated and signed, on February 14, 2012, an umbrella agreement on key aspects of their strategic sourcing relationship. Negotiations on specific vessel construction will now follow and inform related Treasury Board authorities to be sought. The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel is expected to be delivered in late 2014.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestones
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval | July 2008 |
| Amended Preliminary Project Approval | June 2010 |
| Request for Proposal for Design Issued | April 2010 |
| Government of Canada announced that the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel would be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy | June 2010 |
| Contract Award for Design | October 2010 |
| Design Contract Completion | Fall 2011 |
| Effective Project Approval | Spring 2012 |
| Contract Award for Construction | Summer 2012 |
| Delivery of Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel | Late 2014 |
Polar Icebreaker Project
Description
The Government of Canada is procuring a Polar Icebreaker to be delivered in time for the decommissioning of the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The new Polar Icebreaker will help strengthen Canada’s Arctic sovereignty. The vessel will be able to operate in the Arctic in more difficult weather conditions and for a longer period of time — three seasons instead of the current two seasons.
Project Phase
The Polar Icebreaker Project is currently in the detailed design stage of the definition phase.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Industry Canada; Treasury Board Secretariat; Privy Council Office; Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Economic Development; Finance Canada; Environment Canada; National Defence. |
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
| Prime Contractor | Vancouver Shipyards Co. Ltd. (Seaspan) under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy subject to successful conclusion of contract negotiations |
|---|---|
| Major Sub-contractor(s) | Design Contractor: STX Canada Marine Inc |
Project Outcomes
The Polar Icebreaker project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard and supports the Government's Northern Strategy. Project outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness Program Activity in Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Program Activity Architecture.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
The design contract for the Polar Icebreaker was awarded in November 2011. The construction contract is planned to be awarded in Spring 2014. Vessel construction is planned to start in 2014. The Polar Icebreaker remains on track for delivery in late 2017.
Industrial Benefits
Canadian industry will benefit from this project. Regional distribution will be determined at contract award.
Major Milestones
| Major Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Project Approval | June 2009 |
| Government of Canada announced that the Polar Icebreaker would be built under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy | June 2010 |
| Contract Award for Design | November 2011 |
| Effective Project Approval – Target Date | Fall 2013 |
| Contract Award for Construction | Spring 2014 |
| Delivery of Polar Icebreaker | Late 2017 |
Air Cushion Vehicle
Description
The Government of Canada is procuring an Air Cushion Vehicle (or hovercraft) to replace CCGS Penac at the Canadian Coast Guard Sea Island Hovercraft Base in Richmond, British Columbia. It will provide ongoing search and rescue coverage in the area, allowing the Canadian Coast Guard to continue to fulfill its mandate and maintain current levels of service.
Project Phase
The Air Cushion Vehicle is currently in the construction phase of project implementation.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies
| Lead Department or Agency | Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans |
|---|---|
| Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
| Participating Departments or Agencies | Treasury Board Secretariat |
Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)
| Prime Contractor | Griffon Hoverwork Ltd. Merlin Quay, Hazel Road, Woolston, Southhampton, SO19-7GB, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Major Sub-contractor(s) | Aluminium Marine Consultant’s Limited of Cowes, Isle of Wight |
Project Outcomes
The Air Cushion Vehicle project supports the Vessel Procurement and Fleet Renewal objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard. Project Outcomes contribute to the Fleet Operational Readiness program activity in the Fisheries and Oceans Canada Program Activity Architecture. They also contribute to the Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Fleet Search and Rescue operational readiness.
Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
The Air Cushion Vehicle construction contract was awarded on March 15, 2011 after the contractor’s proposal and contract negotiations were completed. The Air Cushion Vehicle is expected to be delivered in Fall 2013.
Industrial Benefits
Not applicable, as craft is being built in England, United Kingdom.
Major Milestones
| Major Milestones | Date |
|---|---|
| Project announced in Budget 2010 | March 2010 |
| Effective Project Approval | May 2010 |
| Advance Contract Award Notice put on MERX1. No challenges received from the Canadian industry | September 2010 |
| Contract Award for Construction | March 2011 |
| Delivery of the Air Cushion Vehicle | Late 2013 |
Footnotes
1 MERX Canadian Public Tenders service is Canada’s leading electronic tendering service. It is owned and operated by MERX, a subsidiary of Mediagrif Interactive Technologies Inc. (www.merx.com).