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Canada to build 15 new 'Global Combatant Ships' of 6,900 tonnes
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/08/16 15:33:50
CANADA has announced it will spend CAD463 million (US$345 million) to build 15 new warships at the Irving Shipyard in Nova Scotia as part of the delayed Surface Combatant (CSC) programme, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
The 6,900-tonne warships, called "Global Combatant Ships", would be used to replace both the Halifax-class frigates and Iroquois-class destroyers. The new vessels would be tasked with counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, interdiction, and embargo operations, and to support land operations.
Pre-qualified companies were invited to submit proposals. The winning bid was based on the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combatant Ship, with Canada selecting Lockheed Martin Canada for the design.
With an expected budget of between CAD56 billion to CAD60 billion, the programme called for finalizing the design and starting construction at Irving's Halifax Shipyard in the early 2020s.
The programme has had to overcome a series of challenges. Alion Science and Technology, one of the failed bidders, sought to challenge the contract in federal court.
Four years later, the programme is still listed as being in the design phase with the government noting that the project is one of the largest, most complex shipbuilding initiatives undertaken by Canada since World War II.
Specifically, the monies will be used for enhancements to expand and modify Irving's Halifax Shipyard and supporting facilities at Woodside Industries and Marine Fabricators in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The start of construction activities on the CSC vessels is now anticipated to begin in 2024, with full-rate production to begin under the implementation contract in 2025.
The 6,900-tonne warships, called "Global Combatant Ships", would be used to replace both the Halifax-class frigates and Iroquois-class destroyers. The new vessels would be tasked with counter-piracy, counter-terrorism, interdiction, and embargo operations, and to support land operations.
Pre-qualified companies were invited to submit proposals. The winning bid was based on the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combatant Ship, with Canada selecting Lockheed Martin Canada for the design.
With an expected budget of between CAD56 billion to CAD60 billion, the programme called for finalizing the design and starting construction at Irving's Halifax Shipyard in the early 2020s.
The programme has had to overcome a series of challenges. Alion Science and Technology, one of the failed bidders, sought to challenge the contract in federal court.
Four years later, the programme is still listed as being in the design phase with the government noting that the project is one of the largest, most complex shipbuilding initiatives undertaken by Canada since World War II.
Specifically, the monies will be used for enhancements to expand and modify Irving's Halifax Shipyard and supporting facilities at Woodside Industries and Marine Fabricators in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The start of construction activities on the CSC vessels is now anticipated to begin in 2024, with full-rate production to begin under the implementation contract in 2025.