Palfinger Marine has been selected to supply its Polar Class lifeboats and davits package for the first fleet of ships in the Canadian Coast Guard’s Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV) comprehensive renewal program. The program includes up to 16 shipsets to be built over the next 20 years as part of the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. The contract covers the delivery of equipment for the first six of up to 16 vessels. This collaboration further extends Palfinger Marine’s long-standing partnership with Seaspan and the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).
Specialized equipment for extreme conditions
The new MPVs are designed for a wide range of missions, including buoy tendering and aids to navigation, icebreaking, search and rescue, environmental response and offshore fisheries patrols. Built by Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, these vessels will be critical in supporting both scientific research and the protection of Canada’s coastal waters. Each ship will be equipped with two KISS 800 C lifeboats, two VIP 1000 W80 lifeboat davits, and one MRT 3900 workboat davit from Palfinger Marine.
The Polar Class lifeboats and davits supplied by Palfinger Marine are designed to withstand harsh maritime environments. Built and classified for Polar Class 4 operations, the equipment is capable of functioning in temperatures as low as -30°C. Both the lifeboats and davits are manufactured from low-temperature steel and include heaters to ensure reliable performance in sub-zero conditions. The lifeboats are also equipped with heating, desalination systems for fresh water, and sanitation facilities, to ensure comfort and safety in an emergency.
Continuation of a partnership
Based on previous successful collaborations, the continued trust Seaspan and the Canadian Coast Guard place in Palfinger Marine’s equipment and services further strengthens a longstanding partnership.
“Our equipment is specifically designed to meet the extreme conditions these vessels will face,” says Sverre Mowinckel-Nilsen, head of global marine sales solution management at Palfinger Marine. “This project marks another significant milestone for Palfinger Marine, further solidifying our role in enhancing Canada’s maritime missions with our reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances.
