Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is equipping the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) with the modern vessels needed to keep Canada's waterways safe and navigable. That includes renewing the CCG's smaller vessels, which play a critical role in the fleet, especially in shallow coastal waters and inland lakes and rivers.
On March 15, 2026, the Prime Minister announced the award of a design contract for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels. Following a competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the CCG, awarded the $9.6 million (taxes included) contract to Kongsberg Vanguard LP to develop and finalize the design for these vessels . Ottawa-based Adaptive Marine Solutions Inc. is one of 3 companies participating in this joint venture, along with Norwegian companies Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design.
Today, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Parliamentary Secretary to the Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), visited Adaptive Marine Solutions Inc. to congratulate the company on the joint contract award and to gain insight into its capabilities and the planned approach to the vessel design work.
Industry engagement for the construction of up to six MSMMs will follow, with activities scheduled to begin later in 2026. The MSMMs will replace the mid-shore science vessels and provide updated capacity to support ecosystem and marine science activities, hydrographic surveys, search and rescue services, aids to navigation, icebreaking, environmental response, conservation and protection, and maritime security. The new ships will be stationed across Canada.
The NSS is a long-term, multi-billion-dollar program to renew the fleets of both the CCG and the Royal Canadian Navy, providing Canada's maritime agencies with state-of-the-art vessels while revitalizing Canada's marine industry, creating good middle-class jobs and maximizing economic benefits across the country. The Canadian Content Policy applies to this procurement, which requires a minimum of 80% of the contract value to be carried out by individuals based in Canada.
