Vard Marine Inc

We are thrilled to announce that we have moved our Ottawa office!   🏢 New Address: 50 O’Connor St., Suite 1307, Ottawa, ON, K1P 6L2   Located in Ottawa’s downtown core, our new space is designed to encourage open collaboration and communication, has improved client meeting spaces, and includes modern amenities. We can’t wait to welcome you to our new office if you haven’t already made a visit.   #VardCore #newoffice #marineengineering #navalarchitecture #Ottawa

This May at Mari-Tech 2024 in St. John’s, NL, Vard Marine and Ontario Shipyards announced SSI (ShipConstructor & ShipbuildingPLM) a global leader in shipbuilding software solutions, as a preferred supplier. This partnership leverages SSI’s innovative digital shipbuilding platforms to enhance Team Vigilance’s design, engineering, and production capabilities, reinforcing SSI's commitment to supporting digital transformation across Canadian shipbuilding. SSI has been at the forefront of digital shipbuilding transformation for over 30 years, offering specialized software, services, and expertise tailored to the unique needs of shipbuilders. SSI’s flagship products, ShipConstructor and ShipbuildingPLM, are integral components of their Digital Shipbuilding Platform. For the full press release, please visit: https://ow.ly/xNBa50SEMvM FINCANTIERI | Thales Canada | SH Defence #TeamVigilance #PreferredSupplier #Canada #shipdesign #partnership #RCN #OntarioMade #shipbuilding #shipbuildingsoftware #digitalshipbuilding

At CANSEC 2024, it was announced that Montreal-based IDS North america (IDSNA) has been recognized as a Preferred Supplier to Team Vigilance. IDSNA has its roots in IDS, which was founded in 1980. The company was, and still is, serving the very niche market of electromagnetic design and engineering, covering critical aspects of naval combatant design such and EMC and EMI. Leveraging decades of experience, the IDSNA team of seasoned professionals and technology experts offers unique and customer-tailored solutions. For the full press release, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gpQgkiZ2 Ontario Shipyards | FINCANTIERI | Thales Canada | SH Defence #TeamVigilance #PreferredSupplier #Canada #shipdesign #partnership #RCN #OntarioMade #shipbuilding

Today, it is announced that Vard Marine Inc. has named Thordon Bearings Inc. as a Preferred Supplier to Team Vigilance. The Burlington, Ontario-based innovator secured its first naval contract in the early 1990s, supplying first-generation COMPAC bearing systems for installation to the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class frigates and Oberon-class submarines. Since then, the company has supplied its bearings and seals to more than 50 Navies and Coast Guards around the world. Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/AVvl50SpGGz Ontario Shipyards | FINCANTIERI | Thales Canada | SH Defence #TeamVigilance #PreferredSupplier #Canada #shipdesign #partnership #RCN

We're Hiring: Project Manager! Are you an experienced project manager? Lead and mentor high-performing teams on complex ship design projects, ensuring technical quality and budget adherence. Leverage your expertise in project management, continuous improvement, and client relationship building to drive success at Vard Marine. Apply now to make a significant impact and advance your career with us: https://lnkd.in/gUPXRiH2 Positions for Vancouver, BC and Ottawa, ON. #ProjectManager #EngineeringJobs #JoinOurTeam #VardCore

Interested in learning more about #TeamVigilance and our preferred suppliers program? You can visit our website: teamvigilance.com to find out more. Team Vigilance is currently 19 companies strong and growing and is made up of Vard Marine, Thales, Ontario Shipyards, SH Defence, and FINCANTIERI as partners. Vigilance is specifically tailored to meet the future fleet needs of the Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne and is proposed to replace the Kingston Class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels under pillar 2 of the #NationalShipbuildingStrategy. #naval #navalvessels #Canada #defence #shipdesign #shipbuilding

We're Hiring: Intermediate Electrical Engineer! Join our dynamic team to design ship electrical and control systems, manage projects, and support engineers and designers. This role involves concept and detail design, testing and commissioning procedures, and liaising with clients, while providing technical support for business development. Bring your expertise in electrical systems, Classification Society Rules, and project management to make a significant impact here! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g4gNQUSe Positions for Vancouver, BC and Ottawa, ON. #ElectricalEngineer #EngineeringJobs #JoinOurTeam #VardCore

Lee Grace, Mark Cook, and Darren Truelock are at #OSJAmericas2024 where Vard Marine is sponsoring today and tomorrow. Get in touch with us! The OSJ Conference, Americas, scheduled for 11-12 June 2024 in Houston, will focus on increased demand for offshore support vessels (OSVs) driven by the oil, gas, and offshore wind sectors, despite a lack of newbuild cycles and a shrinking fleet. Key topics include commercial opportunities in regions like Brazil and Mexico, vessel requirements for future projects, and challenges faced by the US offshore wind sector. The event will also address the industry's decarbonization efforts, future OSV fuels, and the next generation of green OSVs. Experts from various sectors will provide insights on financial, operational, and regulatory developments, and there will be opportunities for networking among industry stakeholders. #OSJ #offshorewind #OSV #decarbonization

Who says engineers don’t have fun? Our structural team held a meeting last month where team members from all locations got together for some much-appreciated team bonding activities and internal discussions. Interested in joining our team? You’re in luck! We’re hiring. Vard Marine leads the market in designing specialized ships for diverse missions in harsh environments, such as polar research ships and multi-role patrol vessels. With a global team, we continually expand our product range and market reach, adapting to growing demands. Our bespoke designs and service packages are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring vessel integrity and reliability. We emphasize training and development, offer flexible work environments, and provide competitive benefits, including wellness subsidies, additional vacation time, profit-sharing, and merit bonuses. Currently seeking individuals ready to contribute to shaping the next generation of specialized vessels! Visit our careers page for more details: https://lnkd.in/dz6rZX2 #EngineeringJobs #JoinOurTeam #VardCore #Maritime

That’s a wrap for #CANSEC2024! We would like to take a moment to thank Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI), our partners, and everyone who visited our booth last week. We had an exceptional time connecting with new and familiar faces, networking, and learning more about the defence sector in Canada. Some of our highlights from last week include: 📌 Attending the #TeamVigilance Ontario Shipyards reception on May 28th where the Port Weller Dry Docks model was unveiled - the proposed build site for Canada's Multi-Mission Corvette Program 📌 Announcing four new additions to the Team Vigilance preferred supplier program - IDS North america, DEW Engineering and Development ULC, Glamox, and Dawich Technical Solutions 📌 Uniting our Team Vigilance family at our booth and showing off our polos for a group photo 📌 Meetings with the Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne, Italian Navy Delegation, and the Norwegian Defence Attaché to Canada Thank you to everyone for taking the time to visit us – we’ll see you next year! Thales | FINCANTIERI | SH Defence Duke Systems Engineering & Assessment Ltd American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Terragon Environmental Technologies GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. Serco Dominis Engineering Ltd. BluMetric Thordon Bearings Inc. SSI (ShipConstructor & ShipbuildingPLM) #CANSEC #shipbuilding #Canada #shipdesign #defence