The Government of Canada Awards a Coast Guard Vessel Life Extension Contract to a Northern Company
Northern Transportation Company Limited wins $5.9 million contract
(firmenpresse) - HAY RIVER, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES -- (Marketwired) -- 12/02/14 -- Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release.
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, and the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a $5.9 million contract to Northern Transportation Company Limited for Vessel Life Extension (VLE) and refit work for Canadian Coast Guard ship CCGS Dumit.
Based in Hay River, Northwest Territories, the CCGS Dumit provides Aid to Navigation services on the Mackenzie River. The VLE contract will include extensive repairs and upgrades throughout the vessel, such as the replacement of the ship service generator, electronic switchboard and equipment. This work must be carried out during the non-operational period of the vessel, from early December 2014 to early May 2015.
This contract is being awarded as part of the $360M investment to extend the life of the Coast Guard fleet . The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy aims to support a vibrant Canadian shipbuilding industry by ensuring shipyards across the country can compete and benefit from Canada''s significant ongoing maintenance requirements while ensuring the best value for Canadian taxpayers.
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"Our Government is proud to have made historic investments to renew the Canadian Coast Guard fleet. That translates into jobs and economic growth all across the country. It also ensures that the CCG can continue to keep our waterways safe and accessible for mariners, shippers and fishermen, which is especially important for the North, with its challenging conditions."
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
"This investment is not only an example of our Government''s commitment to Canada''s shipbuilding industry, but it also demonstrates our commitment to Canada''s North. This contract alone will secure about 50 jobs in Hay River, Northwest Territories."
The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
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Frank Stanek
Media Relations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-990-7537
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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Datum: 02.12.2014 - 11:00 Uhr
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