Vanguard Magazine

C C G F L E E T www.vanguardcanada.com AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2025 21 Photos: The Canadian Coast Guard Guard's scientific fleet. The Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel, soon to begin construction at Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, represents a significant milestone not only for marine research, but also for the Canadian Coast Guard's environmen- tal leadership. As the first hybrid ship in the fleet, it marks a step toward the decar- bonization of operations at sea. Equipped with a biofuel-enabled die- sel engine and a battery energy storage system, the Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel will be capable of low-speed bat- tery-powered operations and overnight harbour stays without running genera- tors, minimizing local noise and emissions. These design features align with the Gov- ernment of Canada's Greening Govern- ment Strategy, reinforcing the Canadian Coast Guard's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint while maintaining operational excellence. Functionally, the Near-Shore Fishery continue to reach Canadians 365 days a year and that Canadian products continue reaching their markets, keeping the Cana- dian economy rolling. The two Polar Icebreakers, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2032, will be transformative, as they will allow for year- round operations in Canada's Arctic. This means operating in the harshest ice condi- tions in the world, which necessitates ex- tremely thick steel and robust equipment that can withstand crashing through ice ridges in temperatures as low as -50 de- grees Celsius. The first Polar Icebreaker is being built by Seaspan's Vancouver Ship- yards, while its counterpart will be built by Chantier Davie Canada Inc. Each will op- erate in high-latitude, multi-year ice con- ditions. They will break through ice up to 2.5 metres thick while maintaining speed, carry up to 100 personnel, and operate independently over 30,000 nautical miles. The Polar Icebreaker will feature a large moon pool, as well as dedicated laborato- ries, and an extensive complement of sen- sors and sonars to support Arctic science. They are also designed to enable emer- gency response and support the assertion of Canadian sovereignty in the North. Another cornerstone of fleet renewal is the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel. Scheduled for delivery in fall 2025, this state-of-the-art research platform will support climate monitoring, fish stock research, and marine ecosystem studies. It will replace the CCGS Hudson, which served Canadians for nearly six decades. Outfitted with specialized laboratories, observation platforms, and modular equipment, the vessel will further Cana- da's role in global marine science, particu- larly during the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science. The CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk isn't the only new addition to the Canadian Coast Defence, aerospace, and marine roles face high turnover and outdated training methods don't always meet today's workforce demands. To ensure occupational readiness, training must be flexible, accessible, and built for the future. Our modern, technology-enabled learning solutions provide on-time training, keeping teams motivated, skilled, and ready—wher- ever they are, whenever they need it. Let's future-proof your workforce.

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