Naval Centre, and Group Océan have signed an agreement aimed at
reviving the shipbuilding and repair sector in Bas-Caraquet, which will
generate up create up to 77 jobs and stimulate other economic spinoffs.
“Reviving shipbuilding in northern New Brunswick is important for
job creation and supporting our provincial economy,” said Premier David
Alward. “The arrival of Océan opens the door for shipbuilding and repair
work to resume in northeast New Brunswick.”
The tripartite agreement stipulates that Océan will establish its operations at
the Naval Center of New Brunswick through a long-term lease. In the
coming months, Océan will begin the first phase of the construction of a
floating dry dock with a capacity of nearly 7,000 tons.
The dry dock will be constructed in three sections to reach a total length of 105 metres (350 ft.).
This large-scale equipment, which complements Océan’s current
inventory, will bolster the range of services the company offers to
customers. The dry dock will also meet the needs of Océan for the repair
of its largest vessels. The creation of 57 to 77 jobs over a five-year
period is planned under the agreement.
For Comparison, the ScotiaDock 2 was 150m, and the Novadock is 250m. this looks to be poised to bid on non NSPS government business (new naval tugs, etc) and compete for smaller repair jobs with Shelburne ship repair.
File photo above Dredge Ocean Traverse Nord taking in supplies before heading to do contract in the carribean. the Dredge was built at Ocean’s yard in Quebec.