This marks the first time a heavy polar icebreaker has been built in Canada in more than 60 years, and it will play a critical role in protecting our sovereignty for decades to come.
The project represents the largest and most advanced research and polar logistics icebreaker design and development in the market, replacing the existing Polarstern research ship.
Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Davie) has been awarded its first National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) contract by the Government of Canada for the design of the six-ship fleet of Canada’s future Program Icebreakers.
The ship will be designed and built by Seaspan Shipyards as part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy. When completed, she will be one of the most powerful icebreakers in the world.
