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In October 2011, Imtech Marine announced its involvement in the realization of the extensive NSPS program as a technology partner of Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards. The NSPS program involves the construction of a number of navy and coast guard research vessels. Imtech Marine is involved in the non-combat section, which is expected to comprise two Joint Support Ships (JSS), each having a length of 175 m, an 85-metre Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) that will conduct oceanographic research along Canada’s eastern coast, as well as three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV’s) that will conduct research into the fish stock and the development of local ecosystems along both the western and eastern coasts of Canada. Seaspan will also be building a 140-metre long polar icebreaker. Stefan Nieuwenhuys, NSPS Program Manager for Imtech Marine Canada: ‘As a partner of Seaspan in this OFSV project for the Canadian Coast Guard, we will bring in our expertise for the ships’ automation, electrical infrastructure, electrical propulsion and air conditioning and climate control systems, as well as platform system integration. Imtech Marine has been active in the Canadian market for more than 22 years. Our acquisition of Techsol Marine (Quebec) mid-September 2011 and the local presence of Radio Holland Canada (Vancouver and Halifax), now called Imtech Marine, as well as the integration of the electrical design team of Canadian company DCMT (David Clarke Maritime Technologies) gives us a solid position to work on this program with local people. This is supported by the expertise which Imtech Marine built up over the years in various naval and commercial projects in Europe.’ On site ‘This subcontract offers growth potential for us in Canada and it shows that our many years of investment in the Canadian market is appreciated. Our team in Vancouver, with local staff and engineers, is ‘on site’ so we can be as close to our customer as possible. We are in the process of working with Canadian suppliers and integrating their products and services into our systems and are keen to work with local people and local SME companies as much as possible, to effectively help building these vessels.’ Profile Imtech Marine Imtech Marine (headquarters in Rotterdam) is a leading company in the global maritime market, operating as a full-service provider and system integrator of tailor-made, innovative and sustainable technology solutions covering the whole ship. Imtech Marine specializes in automation (platform and engine room), navigation, communication and connectivity solutions, propulsion systems, power generation and distribution, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), ship motion control, information technology, entertainment, water management and port services. Imtech Marine provides innovative systems and reliable maintenance services around the world during the full lifetime of the ship. The company employs appr. 2,500 staff at almost 100 offices in 30 countries, based along shipping routes and close to shipbuilding centers. IMTECH press release |
Imtech Marine Canada awarded first subcontract from Seaspan Shipyards under the Canadian government NSPS Program