CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk will Change the Face of Canadian Ocean Exploration
We were pleased to join with Seaspan Shipyards as they launched the Canadian Coast Guard’s flagship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk on a sunny Saturday morning August 17 2024.
Canada’s newest and most modern research vessel. Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards celebrated the naming and launch celebration for the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel
Details from Seaspan news release:
“This is the fourth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
The Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) is a floating laboratory that will serve as the primary oceanographic science platform for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. As a Polar Class 6 vessel, it will be a highly advanced ice capable ship equipped with the latest scientific research systems.
The new ship will provide increased capability and capacity to support marine surveys and scientific research on ocean currents and the seabed in Atlantic Canada. It will also contribute directly to increasing our overall understanding of the impact that climate change has on the oceans.
The future CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk is named after a well-respected elder from Nunavik, who was a renowned promoter of the Inuit language and culture. The vessel will be stationed in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and will accommodate up to 34 crew and 26 scientists.
The data and samples collected aboard this vessel will support Canada’s domestic and international commitments to ensure that our oceans are sustainably managed. The 88-metre-long vessel is outfitted with a modular working deck, a marine mammal observation station, an ocean sampling room, an oceanographic winch, as well as permanent and portable labs.
The ship can also perform search and rescue operations and environmental response when needed.”
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