Seaspan designs and builds complex, multi-mission ships for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
SEASPAN SHIPYARDS
SEASPAN SHIPYARDS
Head Office Location in Canada:
North Vancouver, BC
Defence related locations/operations within Canada:
North Vancouver, Victoria, BC | Ottawa, ON
Senior officer for Canadian operations:
John McCarthy, CEO, Seaspan Shipyards
Annual Sales:
NA
Ticker Symbol:
NA
Number of Employees:
~ 4,100
Percentage of business - defence related:
80% (includes both Navy and CCG)
Percentage of business within Canada:
100%
Current DND Projects:
2 JSS • ISS on Halifax-Class Frigates • ISS on Victoria-Class Submarines • Polar Icebreaker • 1 Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel • 16 Multi-Purpose Vessels
Level of investment in R&D:
As part of their Value Proposition commitment under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, Seaspan has committed over $17 million to date in R&D to benefit the marine industry.
Primary Activities, products, services:
Seaspan designs and builds complex, multi-mission ships for Canada’s Coast Guard and Navy under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Seaspan provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, conversion, design, and construction for all types of vessels, including international naval and coast guard vessels, commercial and container ships, cruise ships, ferries, barges and tugs.
