Mid-shore multi-mission vessels
The mid-shore multi-mission vessels will replace the mid-shore science vessels and address other capability gaps.
These vessels will support the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) in:
- ecosystem and marine science activities
- aids to navigation
- hydrographic surveys
- search-and-rescue operations
- conservation and protection
- marine security
- ice-breaking capabilities
Project at a glance
- Shipyard:
- To be determined (TBD)
- Project status:
- Design phase
- Number of vessels to be built:
- Up to 6
- Built for:
- CCG
- Project budget:
- TBD
- First vessel to be delivered:
- TBD as part of build contract
Current status
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) posted the mid-shore multi-mission contract design solicitation in August 2025, with a closing date in December 2025.
On March 6, 2026, PSPC awarded the $9.6 million (taxes included) design contract to Kongsberg Vanguard LP to develop and finalize the design for these vessels. Ottawa-based Adaptive Marine Solutions Inc. is one of 3 companies participating in this joint venture, along with Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and Salt Ship Design. This milestone marked an important transition from the planning to design phase.
Progress of the project
- PSPC issued Requests for Information (RFI) in February 2021 (Request for information: Mid-shore multi-mission vessels) and December 2023 (Request for information-B: Mid-shore multi-mission)
- Request for information-C: Mid-shore multi-mission vessels:
- on November 15, 2024, PSPC issued an RFI to consult industry on the proposed procurement strategy and timeline
- the documents included a draft of the design solicitation statement of work
- on December 10, 2024, PSPC issued an amendment to this RFI to consult industry on proposed evaluation criteria for a Request for Identification (RFID) and design solicitation
- RFID processes:
- on March 7, 2025, PSPC issued 3 separate RFIDs to establish a qualified single-system integrator (SSI) for each of the following vessel systems:
- each RFID process resulted in a qualified SSI
- SSI work is intended to integrate selected key system equipment in the follow-on contract design
The year ahead
Industry engagement for the build phase will start in the spring of 2026.