Canada Awards $74.7M Contract for RCMP Coastal Patrol Vessels Under National Shipbuilding Strategy
Event summary
- $74.7M contract awarded to Ocean Pacific Marine and Camarc Design for three new RCMP coastal patrol vessels.
- Vessels will be built in Campbell River, BC, with 70% funding from the provincial government.
- New 24–25 meter jet-propelled aluminum patrol vessels to replace aging fleet starting in 2028.
- Part of Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), which has generated $49.7B in GDP since 2012.
The big picture
This contract is part of Canada's long-term National Shipbuilding Strategy, which aims to modernize federal fleets while supporting domestic shipbuilding. The $74.7M deal underscores the government's commitment to securing coastal regions and revitalizing the marine industry, with broader implications for economic sovereignty and job creation.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Ocean Pacific Marine can deliver the vessels on time and within budget, given the complex maritime environment of British Columbia.
- Economic Impact
- The pace at which NSS contracts continue to stimulate Canada's GDP and marine industry jobs through 2030.
- Strategic Alignment
- How the RCMP integrates these new vessels into its broader coastal security strategy, particularly in remote Indigenous communities.