Contract awarded for design of Canadian Coast Guard’s mid-shore multi-mission vessels

April 13, 2026, by Fatima Bahtić

Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada has awarded a design contract for the mid-shore multi-mission (MSMM) vessels.

Following a competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of the CCG, awarded the $9.6 million (taxes included) contract to Kongsberg Vanguard LP to develop and finalize the design for these vessels.

Ottawa-based Adaptive Marine Solutions is one of the three companies participating in this joint venture, along with Norwegian companies Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Salt Ship Design.

Industry engagement for the construction of up to six MSMMs will follow, with activities scheduled to begin later in 2026.

The MSMMs will replace the mid-shore science vessels and provide updated capacity to support ecosystem and marine science activities, hydrographic surveys, search and rescue services, aids to navigation, icebreaking, environmental response, conservation and protection, and maritime security.

The new ships will be stationed across Canada.

The NSS is a long-term, multi-billion-dollar program to renew the fleets of both the CCG and the Royal Canadian Navy, providing Canada’s maritime agencies with modern ships.

“The National Shipbuilding Strategy is growing Canada’s marine industry, creating good-paying jobs and delivering the modern vessels the Canadian Coast Guard needs. The design contract with joint venture Kongsberg Vanguard LP for the mid-shore multi mission vessels strengthens Canada’s industrial base and ensures Canada can depend on its shipbuilding expertise and industry to deliver essential maritime capabilities,” Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State (Defence Procurement), said.

In 2023, the Government of Canada announced a major investment in the CCG’s small vessels fleet. The investment, valued at $2.5 billion, provides for up to 61 small vessels, including up to six MSMM vessels.

The MSMM vessels will provide a wide range of program delivery capabilities while maximizing mission flexibility, innovation and green technology.