The new agreement is valued at $182 million to supply up to 24,000 metric tons of Canadian-made steel<\/p>\n
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\nSEASPAN SHIPYARDS
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\nSeaspan Shipyards has announced the award of Algoma Steel Inc. and Stigterstaal Canada\u00a0as the primary steel plate suppliers for up to six multi-purpose icebreakers (MPI) for the Canadian Coast Guard.<\/p>\n
The new agreement, valued at about $182 million, establishes the supply of up to 24,000 metric tons of Canadian-made structural steel \u2014 4,000 metric tons of steel plate per vessel \u2014 to support Seaspan\u2019s construction of the CCG\u2019s MPI vessels under Canada\u2019s National Shipbuilding Strategy.<\/p>\n
This agreement is the result of strong collaboration between Seaspan, Algoma and Stigterstaal, building upon the companies\u2019 strategic partnership established in 2025 to further strengthen Canada\u2019s domestic steel and marine manufacturing industries.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s announcement reflects the companies\u2019 shared commitment to strengthening Canada\u2019s defence industrial base and building resilient domestic supply chains capable of supporting Canada\u2019s long-term sovereign shipbuilding and Arctic security objectives.<\/p>\n
As part of the largest order of polar-class steel in the mill\u2019s history \u2014 which includes Seaspan\u2019s flagship heavy polar icebreaker, the future CCGS Imnaryuaq \u2014 Algoma will produce structural steel for the MPI program, one of the biggest shipbuilding initiatives ever undertaken for the Canadian Coast Guard with up to 16 vessels on Seaspan\u2019s orderbook.<\/p>\n
Leveraging Stigterstaal\u2019s expertise in marine steel processing and distribution, and Algoma\u2019s strong reputation for producing high-quality sustainable Canadian steel, the two companies are creating certainty and long-term value for Canada\u2019s marine and defence industries.<\/p>\n
Designed in Canada by Seaspan\u2019s world-class icebreaker design team, the Canadian Coast Guard\u2019s multi-purpose icebreakers will operate year-round in Canada\u2019s most demanding Arctic and offshore environments.<\/p>\n
Measuring approximately 100 metres in length with a displacement of nearly 9,000 tonnes, the ships will accommodate a crew of 50 personnel and feature advanced diesel-electric propulsion with Polar Class 4 (PC4) icebreaking capability.<\/p>\n
The vessels will provide the Canadian Coast Guard with enhanced icebreaking, search and rescue, environmental response and maritime sovereignty capabilities while supporting Canada\u2019s presence in the North. All MPIs will be built in Canada at Seaspan Shipyards in British Columbia, ensuring the future of Canadian maritime defence is built by Canadian workers with Canadian steel.<\/p>\n
This partnership with Algoma and Stigterstaal aligns with Seaspan\u2019s broader efforts to increase the use of Canadian-made materials in shipbuilding under the NSS and foster collaboration across the country\u2019s industrial base.<\/p>\n
Through the NSS, Seaspan is delivering tangible industrial and regional benefits to the marine industry across Canada boasting a supply chain that includes more than 880 Canadian companies resulting in more than $3 billion in contracts.<\/p>\n
Seaspan has built a highly skilled workforce in Canada with the skillset needed to weld steel thick enough to go through Arctic ice. Using Canadian materials, Seaspan is sharpening Canada\u2019s strength at sea equipping the Canadian Coast Guard with the next generation of polar icebreakers to keep Canada\u2019s coastlines protected.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBuilding Canada\u2019s next generation of icebreakers with Canadian steel is exactly how we strengthen our economic security and sovereignty. By building stronger domestic supply chains and investing in Canadian workers and industries, today\u2019s announcement is creating good jobs, strengthening our industrial capacity, and ensuring Canada has the sovereign capabilities in a rapidly changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 The Hon. M\u00e9lanie Joly, Minister of Industry<\/p>\n
\u201cAs Canada accelerates its shipbuilding efforts, our government is relying on the expertise and experience of proven partners in industry. This agreement between Seaspan, Algoma and Stigterstaal means that Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers will be built in a Canadian shipyard with Canadian-made steel. The scale of this commitment will create lasting opportunities for skilled workers in several sectors across the country, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and safeguard Canada\u2019s presence and sovereignty in the Arctic.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 The Hon. Jo\u00ebl Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is a landmark for Algoma Steel, as this contract marks the largest order for polar-class steel in Sault Ste. Marie. In recent months, Canadian steel has found more openings through Buy Canada policies, the National Shipbuilding Strategy, and the Defence Industrial Strategy. I expect more steel from the Soo to be used as we build Canada Strong. Through this work, we sustain employment in Sault Ste. Marie\u2013Algoma and throughout the rest of Canada.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie\u2013Algoma<\/p>\n
\u201cSeaspan is committed to building a strong and resilient domestic supply chain in Canada. This agreement represents another important step towards ensuring that future Canadian Coast Guard vessels are built with Canadian materials, support skilled Canadian jobs, strengthen Canada\u2019s industrial capabilities, and deliver long-term value for Canadians. By working alongside Algoma Steel and Stigterstaal Canada, we are reinforcing Canada\u2019s sovereign shipbuilding capability and building a stronger Canadian defence industrial base for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Kate Morton, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Seaspan Shipyards<\/p>\n
\u201cAt Stigterstaal we are extremely proud to see Canadian-made steel being used for the MPI fleet at Seaspan. This milestone is the result of a tremendous collaborative effort between Seaspan, Algoma and Stigterstaal to determine how Canadian steel can be successfully integrated into complex shipbuilding programs. For us, this is about much more than supplying steel. It is about helping build a strong and resilient Canadian maritime supply chain. With a committed Canadian steel producer like Algoma, a highly professional shipyard like Seaspan and our own marine steel and supply-chain expertise, we believe we have created a strong foundation for many more Canadian shipbuilding projects to come. We are proud to play our part in strengthening Canada\u2019s maritime industrial base and supporting the objectives of the National Shipbuilding Strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Ronald de Groot, Chief Executive Officer, Stigterstaal Canada<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Canadian shipbuilders choose Canadian steel, the impact reaches well beyond the shipyard. This is the largest order of polar-class steel in our mill\u2019s history, and a proud moment for our team in Sault Ste. Marie and for Canadian steelmaking. We\u2019re grateful to Seaspan and Stigterstaal for their trust and partnership on ships built to serve Canada\u2019s North.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014 Rajat Marwah, Chief Executive Officer, Algoma Steel Inc.<\/p>\n
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