Back in 2012, the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) began assessing the pace of coastal erosion and the nature of sediment and organic matter transfer in nearshore areas of the southern Canadian Beaufort Sea. Coastal dynamics on arctic coasts are highly seasonal: ice is present from October to late […]
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MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a new subsea crane contract that will see the load handling specialist deliver a package of three cranes to a new offshore accommodation & construction vessel being built at Chantier Davie Canada. MacGregor has won a contract to deliver a comprehensive set of cranes to a new vessel under […]
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The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Canada’s Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, recently announced that Parks Canada Underwater Archaeologists will return to Canada’s Arctic to continue an expedition of international significance; the continuing search for the lost vessels HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, from the ill-fated Sir John Franklin voyage. “Our government is pleased […]
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ISE announces the award of a contract from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA). ISE will provide two commercial off-the-shelf, high speed Aurora Towfish, which will be used to support mine detection missions and route survey operations for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels. The Aurora towfish will include modifications to integrate new […]
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International oil service group Aker Solutions strengthens its commitment to the Canadian oil and gas market through taking full ownership of Newfoundland and Labrador-based AKCS Offshore Partner. “The buy-out will support Aker Solutions’ growth plans in North America and be the foundation for further expansion in St. John’s and Atlantic Canada. This is a firm […]
Ocean Networks Canada will receive funding from the Canadian government to support an ocean technology trade mission developing new collaboration opportunities with counterparts in Brazil, on behalf of the new Ocean Technology Alliance of Canada. “Our government is committed to growing our economy and creating good, new, high-value jobs for hard-working Canadians,” said the Honourable […]
Arctic Fibre Inc. has applied to Industry Canada for submarine cable landing licences under provisions of the Telecommunications Act, 1993. “Our application for both a terminating cable licence and for a through cable licence reflects the dual purpose of our network” said Douglas Cunningham, President of Arctic Fibre Inc. “We will be transmitting international signals […]
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A study into the location and development of a proposed tidal power servicing centre in the port of Digby will proceed with assistance from the Government of Canada. The announcement was made by Greg Kerr, MP for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Associate Minister of National Defence and Minister of State […]
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Canadian divers from Fleet Dive Unit, Atlantic, embarked mine countermeasures ship USS Warrior (MCM 10), for phase two of the International Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2012 (IMCMEX 12), Sept. 20-26. “Every day of IMCMEX has been different, forcing us to be flexible,” said Canadian Lt.(N) Joel Cornier, mine warfare officer for Fleet Dive Unit, Atlantic. “However, […]
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The Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy has issues two request for proposals for cable-related equipment, thus continuing the preparations for the $11-million subsea cable project that will connect tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy with the power grid. According to The Chronicle Herald, the tender for the required devices will last until July […]
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