Near-shore fishery research vessel
Explore the project to build the first-ever diesel-electric hybrid vessel for Canadian Coast Guard research.
Overview
The near-shore fishery research vessel (NSFRV), the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) first-ever diesel-electric hybrid vessel, is a specialized vessel that will be outfitted with cutting-edge technologies in fisheries, oceanographic and hydrographic sciences.
The new vessel will undertake critical research to collect the data and information needed to help guide decision-making for sustainable fisheries and healthy ecosystems, operating in the CCG’s Central and Arctic Region.
Rendering of the new NSFRV. Credits: Robert Allan Ltd.
Project at a glance
- Shipyard
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Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec
- Number of vessels to be built
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1
- Built for
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Canadian Coast Guard
- Project budget
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To be determined
- Vessel to be delivered
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2027
Current status
In October 2023, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of the CCG announced a contract award to Chantier Naval Forillon in Gaspé, Quebec, for the construction of the new NSFRV.
The year ahead
The shipyard will focus on finalizing the construction design work.