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Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) launched the Canadian Coast Guard’s ? ag- ship science vessel, CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk. The fourth ship designed, built and launched by Seaspan under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) is a ? oating labo- ratory that will serve as the primary oceanographic science platform for

Fisheries and Oceans Canada. As a Polar Class 6 vessel, it will be a high- ly advanced ice capable ship equipped with the latest scienti? c research systems. The new ship will provide increased capability and capacity to support marine surveys and scienti? c 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 launch of Canada’s largest and most modern science vessel is a his- toric day for our country and the crucial work underway to support ocean research,” said John McCarthy, CEO, Seaspan Shipyards. “Seaspan is de- ? Dual & Tri-Frequency livering on the promise of the National Shipbuilding Strategy - ships built Options in Canada by Canadians for Canada. I am so proud of the innovation and ? Motion Tolerant dedication that went into building this important ship that will help deepen ? Increased Power our understanding of the oceans that Canadians depend on for food, our livelihoods and the health of our country.” ? New Low Noise

The future CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk is named after a well-respected Electronics elder from Nunavik, who was a renowned promoter of the Inuit language ? Superior Resolution 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 interna- tional commitments to ensure that our oceans are sustainably managed.

The 88-metre-long vessel is out? tted with a modular working deck, a ma- rine mammal observation station, an ocean sampling room, an oceanograph- ic winch, as well as permanent and portable labs. The ship can also perform search and rescue operations and environmental response when needed.

The new OOSV is replacing the CCGS Hudson, which entered service in 1964 and was the longest serving ship in the Canadian Coast Guard ? eet. CCGS Hudson was decommissioned in 2022 following 59 years of service supporting ocean science work in Canada and around the world.

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