Mid-shore multi-mission vessel

The mid-shore multi-mission vessels are designed to 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 (AToN)
• hydrographic surveys
• search and rescue operations
• 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

• On March 7, 2025, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) issued Requests for Identification (RFIDs) for single system integrators (SSI) for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) propulsion system, deck equipment, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), with the intent to establish a list of qualified SSIs that would be included in the follow-on contract design solicitation. The RFIDs are planned to close on April 4, 2025.

Progress of the project

• On November 15, 2024, PSPC issued a Request for Information (RFI) to consult industry on the proposed procurement strategy and timeline
• On December 10, 2024, PSPC issued an amendment to this RFI to consult industry on proposed evaluation criteria for the design process
• Previous RFI were issued in February 2021 and December 2023

The year ahead

• Launch the competitive procurement process for the contract design in April 2025.
• Build phase industry engagement in summer of 2025

News

• Government of Canada announces major investment in Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet (May 25, 2023)
• Backgrounder: The National Shipbuilding Strategy and the Canadian Coast Guard (May 25, 2023)