Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) - Integrated Position Keeping System (IPKS)

Project Type

Project New

Objective

The purpose of the MCDV IPKS project is to deliver outstanding MCDV position keeping capability. The project objectives are to:

1. design, procure, install, integrate, test, spare and implement Integrated Position Keeping System (IPKS) in up to 12 of the KINGSTON Class ships, fitting the ships with a bow thruster and an integrated control system;
2. meet the maintenance and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) requirements for the new system; and
3. train operator and maintenance personnel, and procure or create appropriate training software and training documentation.

Requirements

This project will fulfil the requirements described in the MCDV Technical Statement of Requirements (TSOR).

A contract for this project was awarded to SNC Lavalin as part of the MWAV In-Service Support Contract. The estimated value of this project is $ 25 million.

Funding Range

$20 million to $49 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• Completed Start Options Analysis
• Completed Start Definition
• Completed Start Implementation
• 2019/2020 Initial Delivery
• 2023/2024 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Sea

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Navigation Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Ship parts and components

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Marine Ship-Borne Mission and Platform Systems
• In Service Support

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