CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk

The Canadian Coast Guard accepted delivery of the CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, a "offshore oceanographic science vessel", in May 2026.^[1]

The vessel has accommodation for 34 crew and 26 researchers.^[1] Her hull is reinforced to Polar Class 6 -- making her capable of operating in first year ice up to one metre thick.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Will Xavier (2026-05-13). "Canadian Coast Guard formally welcomes new research ship into service". Baird Maritime. Retrieved 2026-07-26. Designed by Vard Marine and built by Seaspan Shipyards as an "offshore oceanographic science vessel" (OOSV), the Lloyd’s Register-classed Naalak Nappaaluk was built in line with the Canadian Government’s national shipbuilding strategy, an objective of which is to help bolster Canada’s presence in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

[bairdmaritime-2026-05-13-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Will Xavier (2026-05-13). "Canadian Coast Guard formally welcomes new research ship into service". Baird Maritime. Retrieved 2026-07-26. Designed by Vard Marine and built by Seaspan Shipyards as an "offshore oceanographic science vessel" (OOSV), the Lloyd’s Register-classed Naalak Nappaaluk was built in line with the Canadian Government’s national shipbuilding strategy, an objective of which is to help bolster Canada’s presence in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.

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