Davie, the multinational shipbuilding company based in Canada, announced today that it plans to make a significant, long-term commitment to the American shipbuilding industry.
Pending final site and partner selection, Davie’s decision coincides with a series of actions announced today by the US government to increase the efficiency, resilience and competitiveness of US shipbuilding. The production of high-quality US ships for the domestic and international markets is also expected to revitalize America’s naval power, stimulate economic growth and create many skilled jobs for the American workforce.
Davie’s plans are also in line with the ICE agreement, a trilateral cooperation between the United States, Canada and Finland announced on July 11. The ICE agreement will stimulate the production of in-demand polar breakers in the participating countries, strengthening the economy, climate and national security while supporting important common interests in the polar regions. under dispute. In particular, on July 22, the US Department of Defense published its Arctic Strategy 2024, in which the Department of Defense will take action, in collaboration with allies and partners, to protect the Arctic maintained as a secure and stable area.
David has been in continuous operation since 1825 and has built over 720 unique vessels, including many icebreakers. Davie is currently building the world’s largest heavy icebreaker contract for Canada, one of the founding partners of the ICE agreement. Davie is also the proud owner of Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, another ICE Pact founder known for its outstanding polar container supply chain. Founded in 1865, the Helsinki shipyard has built more than 50% of today’s global icebreaker fleet.
Davie has supported America’s skilled shipbuilders on strategic projects such as the US Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
Link to the White House fact sheet: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/07/29/fact-sheet-white-house-announces-new-private-sector-investments-in-american-maritime-industries- due-to-biden-harris-administration-efforts/
About David
Based in Quebec, Canada, since 1825, Davie is a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vessels such as icebreakers, ferries and warships for government and commercial customers. Davie became a partner in the Government of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy on April 4, 2023. This historic agreement covers the design and construction of the largest and most advanced ice vessels ever built. -ever in Canada and for Canada. The initial $8.5 billion work package includes seven heavy icebreakers and two large hybrid-powered ferries. In November 2023, Davie acquired the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, a global leader in the design and construction of icebreakers. For more information, see davie.ca and garden helsinkiship.fi.
For more information contact: Marcel Poulin, Director, External Affairs and Business Engagement, Davie, [email protected]+1 581 992-8564
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