Meet Dockboy, Seaspan’s new remote-controlled vehicle for hull and shipside surface preparation
February 27, 2026 Exciting changes are on the waterfront, complete with tracks and a remote control. Meet Dockboy, our new remote-controlled, ultra-high pressure (UHP) cleaning tool that’s ready to make waves as the first of its kind in Canada. Dockboy…
Read MoreSeaspan’s floating drydock to depart for planned upgrades in 2026
February 12, 2026 North Vancouver locals might be surprised to spot the familiar Seaspan Careen floating drydock absent from its usual location near the Burrard pier and instead being lifted onto a gigantic heavy-lift ship in the middle of Vancouver Harbour. This is part of planned upgrades beginning in February 2026 that will…
Read MoreReaching new heights: Meet Sarah Gould, crane operator at Vancouver Shipyards
February 4, 2026 With sweeping views of the North Shore mountains and the Vancouver skyline, rigger Sarah Gould might just be the winner of the “best office view” contest. Sarah is one of the few crane operators at Vancouver Shipyards certified to operate the iconic 80-metre-tall…
Read MoreWelding smarter: How robotic technology is advancing shipbuilding at Seaspan
Weld quality is critical to the strength of a ship’s hull. That’s why the team at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards is implementing new robotic welding technology across the construction process, starting in the panel shop and the block assembly shop. The…
Read MoreSeaspan Shipyards: Building Canada’s fleet and long-term careers
January 30, 2026 This article originally appeared in the North Shore News. When Richard Thomasson joined Seaspan Shipyards in November, his first day was unforgettable. The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) had just been delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard and the…
Read MoreLife on the water: How Christopher Sullivan built a career from sea to shore
January 19, 2026 Years before Christopher Sullivan became a Vessel Dispatch Coordinator at Seaspan Marine, an ordinary lunch break and a few wistful words from an older coworker changed the trajectory of his career. Christopher was a carpenter working on…
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