B.C. companies are preparing for decades of new work as Ottawa moves closer to selecting a supplier for Canada’s next submarine fleet.
Canada has announced plans to purchase up to 12 “conventionally powered, under-ice capable” submarines to replace its aging Victoria-class fleet. The federal government is expected to select a winning bid this summer from finalists in Germany and South Korea.
The deal is expected to boost not only the Canadian navy, but also B.C. companies involved in submarine repair, sustainment and specialized marine manufacturing, according to industry experts.
“We’re the only shipyard in Canada that does the deeper maintenance and repair and overhaul for submarines today,” said Dave
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