Canadian Coast Guard Commissions Largest Oceanography Science Vessel to Enhance Marine Research
The Canadian Coast Guard has officially commissioned its largest oceanography science vessel, the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, marking a significant milestone in Canada's National Shipbuilding Strategy and ocean science capabilities. The vessel, constructed at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards at a cost of C$1.4 billion (US$1 billion), is designed to support critical ocean research and missions in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It features advanced marine research facilities, including modular working decks, specialized laboratories, and advanced sonar arrays. The vessel can accommodate 34 crew members and 26 scientists, with a range of over 13,000 nautical miles and an endurance of up to ten weeks at sea. Named after Nunavik elder Naalak Nappaaluk, the vessel replaces the CCGS Hudson and is expected to serve as the primary ocean science platform on Canada’s East Coast for the next 30 years. 
