October 14, 2026
Seaspan Shipyards hosts ceremonial keel laying for the future flagship icebreaker of the Canadian Coast Guard
The future CCGS Imnaryuaq will be the biggest polar icebreaker ever built in Canada, establishing a commanding presence year-round in Canada’s Arctic sea Oct. 14, 2026 — North Vancouver. B.C — “I now declare the keel well and truly laid,” exclaimed the Hon. Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside Kevin Brosseau, Senior...
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SEASPAN LAUNCHES CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL FUND TO ADVANCE CANADIAN DEFENCE AND MARINE INNOVATION
Fund will provide Canadian companies with growth capital, shipbuilding expertise and pathways to market. Oct. 19, 2026 — Vancouver — Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards (Seaspan) today announced the creation of a...
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SEASPAN, BDC SIGN STRATEGIC MOU TO OPEN SHIPBUILDING SUPPLY CHAIN TO MORE CANADIAN BUSINESSES
Strategic collaboration combines Seaspan’s industry reach with BDC’s capital and advisory services to support Canadian companies in defence, marine, advanced technology and dual-use sectors Oct. 19, 2026 — Vancouver —...
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October 14, 2026
Seaspan Shipyards hosts ceremonial keel laying for the future flagship icebreaker of the Canadian Coast Guard
The future CCGS Imnaryuaq will be the biggest polar icebreaker ever built in Canada, establishing a commanding presence year-round in Canada’s Arctic sea Oct. 14, 2026 — North Vancouver....
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October 9, 2026
Whales on the Move: Musqueam artist Darryl Blyth designs orca artwork for Seaspan’s latest employee shuttle bus
If you're on the North Shore, you may have already spotted a striking illustration of a pod of orca whales on the move. The canvas? Seaspan's newest employee shuttle bus....
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September 11, 2026
In the news: One of the giant ships at the centre of Canada’s shipbuilding revival is taking shape
We toured CTV News around Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards as our crews build the flagship of the Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic fleet, and Canada's largest ever polar icebreaker, the future Canadian Coast...
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Seaspan awarded a submarine maintenance contract extension by Babcock Canada through 2032
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards will continue supporting Babcock Canada (Babcock) as the shipyard under the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) Victoria, B.C. — Sept. 9, 2026 — Seaspan Victoria Shipyards today...
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September 9, 2026
Building Canada’s biggest polar icebreaker: An interview with a ship fitter at Seaspan
As seen in Vancouver is Awesome After a decade in the shipbuilding industry, ship fitter Felix Yumul has seen more than four vessels built, launched and delivered at Vancouver Shipyards. ...
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Shipyards
September 3, 2026
Martin Drews Named Vice President and General Manager of Victoria Shipyards
Victoria, B.C. — Sept. 3, 2026 — Seaspan is pleased to announce that Martin Drews has been promoted to the role of Vice President and General Manager of Victoria Shipyards. ...
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Marine
September 3, 2026
Seaspan announces agreement to sell its petroleum products barging business
Barges and associated assets will be sold to Enercor Energy as Seaspan Marine focuses on core ship assist services Sept. 3, 2026 — North Vancouver, B.C. — Seaspan Marine (Seaspan)...
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Supplier Spotlight: Lighting the way for Canada’s shipbuilding future
For more than 125 years, EB Horsman & Son has built its business by embracing change. What began as a hardware store in Saskatchewan in 1900 evolved alongside Western Canada,...
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Seaspan Shipyards achieves CPCSC Level 1 Certification to strengthen cybersecurity in Canadian shipbuilding
Aug. 12, 2026 — North Vancouver, B.C. — Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) today announced that it has achieved Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) Level 1 Certification. Seaspan achieved this certification with the...
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Marine
July 29, 2026
Seaspan energy surpasses 150 LNG bunkering operations, ranks seventh globally by LNG bunkering volume
July 29, 2026 — North Vancouver, B.C. — Seaspan Energy has completed its 150th ship-to-ship LNG bunkering less than two years after launching operations and is now ranked seventh globally...