Canada Awards $9.6M Design Contract for Coast Guard's Mid-Shore Vessels

Event summary

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded a $9.6M design contract to Kongsberg Vanguard LP for mid-shore multi-mission vessels.
  • The contract involves Ottawa-based Adaptive Marine Solutions and two Norwegian firms in a joint venture.
  • Up to six vessels will replace mid-shore science vessels, supporting diverse missions including search and rescue and environmental response.
  • Construction contracts for these vessels will be awarded later in 2026 under Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy.
  • The project requires at least 80% Canadian content under the Canadian Content Policy.

The big picture

This contract is part of Canada's long-term National Shipbuilding Strategy, a multi-billion-dollar program to modernize both the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy fleets. The strategy aims to revitalize Canada's marine industry while ensuring maritime agencies have state-of-the-art vessels. The $2.5 billion investment in small vessels announced in 2023 underscores the government's commitment to enhancing maritime capabilities across diverse missions.

What we're watching

Industrial Base Development
How this contract will strengthen Canada's domestic shipbuilding capabilities and supply chains.
Execution Timelines
The pace at which construction contracts will be awarded and vessels delivered under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Economic Impact
Whether the project will meet its goals of creating jobs and contributing to Canada's GDP as previous NSS contracts have.