Oceans Advance Pilot Project: Young Women in Ocean Technology
research and academic community and to help grow the sector by supporting future entrepreneurs.In addition to the traditional trade show support for IEEE MTS OCEANS shows this year we added two additional components to the program. Women in Ocean Technology and Start-Ups in the Ocean Sector.The Government of Canada, in particular the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) recognizes the fact that we need to increase the number of women in the ocean technology sector and OCEANS’19 was identified as a means to engage and entice young women currently involved in oceans studies to stay in the
Building the Next Generation of Shipbuilders
Manager was trying to line it up and having a hard time, so Mike Hevey [Director of Performance Improvement] asked me to pitch in and help.”Peter prepared a proposal and made a presentation to the Horizontal Engineering and Program Plan (HEPP) team. HEPP, a program sponsored by the Government of Canada that seeks to increase shipbuilding efficiency, is part of how the NSS is shaping and securing the future of Canada’s shipbuilding industry.Getting the proposal approved was just the first step of many, and Peter managed them all: from finding an expert (Tomonori Tsugita, of Japan, a
Seaspan Appoints Brass as CFO
efficient finance team. In addition, his industry background – which includes contributing to the profitable growth of aerospace and defence programs at Airbus Group – is valuable as Seaspan continues to develop the systems and processes required to deliver on its commitments to the Government of Canada as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy. “Christof will be an integral member of our Executive Leadership Team in the newly created role of CFO. He will play a key role in our efforts to deliver on commitments for our customers and ensure the long-term success of
Vancouver Shipyards Promotes Corr to VP
aspects of the production, repair, life cycle support, planning, engineering and data on the DDG1000 and DDG51 Destroyer Programs. With a background in major government procurement projects, Corr’s experience is critical to VSY as it continues to deliver on its commitments to the Government of Canada as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), Seaspan said. “As a senior management professional with extensive experience in planning and scheduling, Jim is a results-oriented leader with a proven ability in the management and execution of significant design and shipbuilding
Seaspan’s Whitworth Earns Top CEO Honors
, by focusing on preserving the core of its historical successes while stimulating progress. Over the last six years, Seaspan has modernized its fleet and facilities, matured its operations to meet international standards and invested in technology to drive optimal efficiency. In addition, the Government of Canada formed a partnership with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards (VSY), in October 2011, to build state-of-the-art Non-Combat vessels under the National Shipbuilding Strategy for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy. VSY will build up to 17 vessels, worth $7.3 billion CDN, over the
Irving Shipyard Offers College, Job Opportunities for Women
win-win-win-win for the students, our great partners at NSCC and Women Unlimited, Irving Shipbuilding, and the province.” Doreen Parsons, Manager of the Women Unlimited Association, said, “[The partnership] draws together Irving Shipbuilding Inc., the Nova Scotia Community College, Government, unions and Women Unlimited to focus on creating pathways for diverse women to enter the shipbuilding industry. This is a win-win proposition. A more diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.” “The skilled trades are in demand in Nova Scotia,” said Kelly Regan, Minister
BC Proposes Fair Wages for Port Truckers
steps to resolve undercutting within the container trucking industry that made it difficult for truckers serving the port to consistently earn a fair wage. This undercutting raised tensions and negatively impacted the port’s operations. The B.C. government has worked hard with the Government of Canada, Port Metro Vancouver, mediators Vince Ready and Corrin Bell, industry, labor and truckers since March to improve wages and working conditions for truckers. There are new rates for truckers, retroactive to April 3, 2014. A table with the proposed rate structure is available in the
Irving Welcomes Mi’kmaq Tradesmen to Halifax Shipyard
Scotia, to identify skills that will be required prior to contract award decisions being made. This allows specialized training in advance of contracts being awarded and skilled workers being available to successful bidders. “This clearly demonstrates what can be accomplished when the Government of Canada, private industry and First Nations work together on shared priorities,” said the Honorable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. “We will continue to work together to match skills and opportunities.” “Our Government is
Canada’s Largest Gantry Crane: Seaspan Unveils Name
inspiration we received was nothing short of incredible, and Seaspan is honoured to have had the opportunity to collaborate with a long-standing community partner,” said Brian Carter, President, Seaspan Shipyards. “Our new 300-tonne gantry crane not only marks a major milestone in the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS), but it also represents a permanent fixture in the North Shore skyline and the future of North Vancouver.” The crane is a critical component of Seaspan’s Shipyard Modernization Project, a two-year, $200 million
