Naval Large Tug

Project Type

Project Replace

Objective

Acquire four commercial off-the-shelf tugs which will be capable of effectively supporting the growing size and tonnage of the RCN fleet (two tugs per formation), the technical data package, spares and training (operator and maintainer), afloat harbour fire protection

Requirements

This project will provide four new Near Coastal Voyage Class 2 tugs built in Canada to a proven, in-service Commercial off the Shelf design. The tugs will have a minimum of a 25-year life expectancy on entering naval service. They will meet Transport Canada standards and Classification Society certification requirements. The tugs shall operate throughout the year in the wind, wave, tide and current conditions found in Canadian coastal waters. The tugs shall be capable of operating throughout a 24 hour day, in both unrestricted and restricted visibility as defined by the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. In Halifax and Esquimalt harbours, they will perform harbour tasks in sustained winds of 25 kts from any direction and in currents of up to 2 knots in any direction. The tugs will operate within 750 nautical miles of their respective home ports and conduct both in-harbour and out-of-harbour operations. The tugs will be equipped to provide an afloat Fire-Fighting capability.

Funding Range

$100 million to $249 million

Anticipated Timeline (Fiscal Year)

• Completed Start Options Analysis
• Completed Start Definition
• 2019/2020 Start Implementation
• 2021/2022 Initial Delivery
• 2023/2024 Final Delivery

Defence Capability Areas

• Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence
• Joint Support & Sustainment
• Sea
• Training and Simulation

Defence Capability Investment Areas

• Navigation Systems
• Fire suppression systems
• Life saving and support systems
• Maintenance and Repair Equipment
• POL Systems
• Commercial Pattern Vessels
• In Service Support
• Maritime Specific Services
• Maritime Specific Support Equipment
• Propulsion Systems and components
• Ship parts and components
• Training Services

Key Industrial Capabilities

• Shipbuilding, Design and Engineering Services

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