Welding 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…
Read MoreBeneath the surface: How Marnie Bennett, principal contracts manager, VISSC is supporting Canada’s submarines
January 14, 2026 Marnie Bennett never imagined that her work would be so closely tied to the ocean. Having grown up in Ontario, she was used to living far from the coast. That changed in 1999 when she decided to relocate to Victoria, British Columbia. Prior to starting her first job at Seaspan’s…
Read MoreCelebrating the 2025 Mike Ash Apprentice of the Year Award Winner
December 16, 2025 Now in its third year, the Mike Ash Apprentice of the Year Award honours Mike Ash; a legendary figure at Seaspan’s Victoria Shipyards, renowned for his unparalleled work ethic, expertise, leadership, and dedication to his peers. We had…
Read MoreDesigning the future: How Vancouver Shipyards engineers are helping to change what it means to live and work onboard an icebreaking vessel
How does a space influence how you feel? For Bianka Labelle-Robert, this question has been top of mind for the past year as she works on a unique project that will majorly impact two of Seaspan’s vessel programs: the Polar Icebreaker and the future…
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