The Government of Canada's objective to achieve a sovereign capability for the sustainment and through-life support of naval ships has led to a collaboration between TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards. The Teaming Agreement aims to develop and deliver capabilities that ensure effective sustainment and lifecycle support of future submarine platforms in Canada, with an emphasis on maintaining operational readiness and supporting the Royal Canadian Navy's requirements.
This agreement is part of a string of teaming agreements signed by TKMS with Canadian industry partners, demonstrating their commitment to working together to achieve this goal. By leveraging Seaspan's extensive naval and submarine inservice support expertise, workforce, and existing Canadian submarine supply chain, combined with TKMS's submarine engineering and global sustainment experience, the collaboration is poised to establish a comprehensive approach to through-life support that benefits the CPSP and helps grow Canada's domestic naval sustainment enterprise.
The agreement also contemplates opportunities for export support, drawing upon TKMS's broad international customer base. This partnership will be crucial in ensuring the long-term sustainability of Canada's submarine fleet and supporting the country's national security interests.
By working together, TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards are taking a significant step towards achieving this objective and positioning Canada as a leader in naval sustainment capabilities.
This collaboration between TKMS and Seaspan Shipyards is a testament to the importance of public-private partnerships in achieving complex national objectives. By pooling their expertise and resources, they will be able to develop innovative solutions that support the Royal Canadian Navy's requirements and contribute to Canada's sovereignty.
