The federal government has accelerated West Coast shipbuilding deals by over $65 million for a coast guard science ship and navy support vessels.
Public Services Minister Judy Foote declared the more cash for the ship at the Seaspan Shipyard in North Vancouver.
The development was scheduled part of the former Conservative government's $39-billion national shipbuilding procurement plan.
The previous Conservative government confirmed a $108-million deal for the research ship in 2008 and included $35 million a year later, and the newest deal comprises more $30 million.
Seaspan president Brian Carter said the new deals will permit the firm to purchase specialized parts, a propulsion system and generators, and now steel can be ordered to commence construction.
Public Services Minister Judy Foote declared the more cash for the ship at the Seaspan Shipyard in North Vancouver.
The development was scheduled part of the former Conservative government's $39-billion national shipbuilding procurement plan.
The previous Conservative government confirmed a $108-million deal for the research ship in 2008 and included $35 million a year later, and the newest deal comprises more $30 million.
Seaspan president Brian Carter said the new deals will permit the firm to purchase specialized parts, a propulsion system and generators, and now steel can be ordered to commence construction.