CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk[a] is a future offshore oceanographic and hydrographic survey vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard. The vessel is scheduled to replace CCGS Hudson.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Operators |  Canadian Coast Guard |
| Preceded by | CCGS Hudson |
| Built | 2022–present |
| Planned | 1 |
| Building | 1 |
| History | |
 Canada | |
| Name | Naalak Nappaaluk |
| Namesake | Naalak Nappaaluk, Inuk elder |
| Port of registry | Ottawa |
| Ordered | November 2015 |
| Builder | Vancouver Shipyards, North Vancouver |
| Laid down | 25 November 2022 |
| Launched | 17 August 2024 |
| Status | Under construction |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Offshore oceanographic science vessel |
| Length | 87.9 m (288 ft 5 in) oa |
| Beam | 17.6 m (57 ft 9 in) |
| Ice class | Polar Class 6 |
| Speed | 13.4 knots (24.8 km/h; 15.4 mph) |
| Range | 12,719 nmi (23,556 km; 14,637 mi) |
| Capacity | 26 scientists |
| Crew | 34 |
Description
editThe offshore oceanographic and hydrographic survey vessel is 87.9 metres (288 ft 5 in) long overall with a beam of 17.6 metres (57 ft 9 in). Naalak Nappaaluk is certified as Polar Class 6. The ship has a maximum speed of 13.4 knots (24.8 km/h; 15.4 mph) and a range of 12,719 nautical miles (23,556 km; 14,637 mi).[1] The vessel will accommodate up to 34 crew and 26 Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientists.[2]
Construction and career
editThe ship was ordered from Vancouver Shipyards in North Vancouver, British Columbia as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy in November 2015 as the replacement for the ageing research vessel CCGS Hudson. Initially, the research vessel was supposed to be built first and then the two ships of the Protecteur class. However, in early 2019, the construction order was re-organized, with the research vessel being built second after one of the Protecteur class. The vessel's keel laying took place on 25 November 2022 and the ship was launched on 17 August 2024.[2] The vessel is named for Naalak Nappaaluk, "a respected Inuk Elder from Kangiqsujuaq, Nunavik [who] was committed to protecting and promoting Inuit language and culture."[3]
The ship will be stationed at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The vessel will primarily support scientific research missions such as oceanographic, geological and hydrographic surveys, as well as ongoing study into the impacts of climate change. The vessel will also be able to support search and rescue operations and environmental response as necessary.[2]
See also
edit- CFAV Quest - Survey vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy
Notes
edit- ^ CCGS stands for Canadian Coast Guard Ship
Citations
edit- ^ "Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel". Seaspan. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "Offshore oceanographic science vessel". Public Services and Procurement Canada. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via canada.ca.
- ^ "Canadian Coast Guard celebrates the launch of the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel". Canadian Coast Guard. 17 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024 – via Canada.ca.