Irving Shipbuilding
Encyclopedia
Irving Shipbuilding Incorporated (ISI) is the largest shipbuilder
in Canada
. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia
, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian industrial conglomerate J.D. Irving Limited.
ISI's current major project is constructing 9 patrol vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard
, awarded in 2009. The company's next major project will be constructing 23 warships for the Royal Canadian Navy
as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
, as decided in 2011.
ISI also operates a subsidiary company called Fleetway Services with locations in Halifax, NS and Saint John, NB
.
Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history.Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Canadian industrial conglomerate J.D. Irving Limited.
ISI's current major project is constructing 9 patrol vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard
Canadian Coast Guard
The Canadian Coast Guard is the coast guard of Canada. It is a federal agency responsible for providing maritime search and rescue , aids to navigation, marine pollution response, marine radio, and icebreaking...
, awarded in 2009. The company's next major project will be constructing 23 warships for the Royal Canadian Navy
Royal Canadian Navy
The history of the Royal Canadian Navy goes back to 1910, when the naval force was created as the Naval Service of Canada and renamed a year later by King George V. The Royal Canadian Navy is one of the three environmental commands of the Canadian Forces...
as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is a Government of Canada program operated by the Department of Public Works and Government Services.- Work :...
, as decided in 2011.
Services
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. offers the following services:- shipbuilding and repair
- drill rig construction and conversion
- offshore fabrication
- industrial manufacturing
- engineering
- supply chain management
- quality and technical services
Operations
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. operates out of the following locations:- Halifax ShipyardHalifax ShipyardThe Halifax Shipyard Limited is a Canadian shipbuilding company located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Irving Shipbuilding Inc...
in Halifax, Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the... - Shelburne Ship Repair in ShelburneShelburne, Nova ScotiaShelburne is a town located in southwestern Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the shire town of Shelburne County.-History:-Settlers:...
, Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the... - East Isle Shipyard in GeorgetownGeorgetown, Prince Edward IslandGeorgetown is a Canadian town and the county seat of Kings County, Prince Edward Island. As of 2011, the population was 693.-Geography:Georgetown, Capital of Kings County, sits on an 8 kilometre long peninsula formed by the Cardigan and Brudenell Rivers, Along with Georgetown Harbour...
, Prince Edward IslandPrince Edward IslandPrince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population... - Woodside Industries in DartmouthDartmouth, Nova ScotiaDartmouth founded in 1750, is a community and planning area of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. Located on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour, Dartmouth has been nicknamed the City of Lakes after the large number of lakes located in the city.On April 1, 1996, the provincial...
, Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
ISI also operates a subsidiary company called Fleetway Services with locations in Halifax, NS and Saint John, NB
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
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