Navanex is participating in the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s first-ever hybrid vessel

Navanex is proud to play a key role in a historic project: the construction of the first hybrid vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard. This 32‑metre semi‑offshore fish‑research vessel marks a turning point in the Canadian maritime sector by integrating energy‑efficient technologies and cutting‑edge engineering.

A strategic and major assignment

Commissioned to oversee the vessel’s production engineering and system integration, Navanex’s team is responsible for the full preparation of the technical files. These documents detail the production stages, the integration of the mechanical, electrical, and control systems, and the structural arrangements. In partnership with Chantier Naval Forillon (Rivière‑au‑Renard) and Navtech, this contract constitutes, to date, one of the most complex and strategic projects ever undertaken by Navanex.

A major advancement for the energy transition

This new hybrid vessel is powered by a combined diesel‑electric system together with a battery system, enabling:

• Quiet operations at low speed for 30 to 60 minutes per day with zero emissions;
• Overnight operations without the need for a port generator, thereby reducing both noise and environmental impacts.

This approach significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining optimal performance.

A high-tech scientific platform

The vessel will be assigned to the teams of the Institut Maurice‑Lamontagne (IML) for fishery, oceanographic and hydrographic research missions. It is equipped with advanced scientific systems and a gyroscopic stabilizer for precise operations, even in challenging conditions.

A lever for regional economy and Québec expertise

The project represents an investment of CAD $55.5 million. It will help maintain up to 90 specialized jobs in the region across areas such as naval architecture, marine mechanics, electrical engineering, and project management.

“This project constitutes a major challenge for our team, as it involves the integration of every component of the vessel in tandem with our partners. It also allows us to support Chantier Naval Forillon in the construction of larger and more complex vessels, thanks to optimized production engineering.” – Hubert Simard, Director, Navanex

A flagship vessel for Canada’s maritime future

This project illustrates the importance of innovation, collaboration and the energy transition in modern shipbuilding. Thanks to a rigorous, integrated approach, Navanex demonstrates its ability to meet the highest standards of the maritime industry while contributing to a greener, more capable fleet.

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