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Chicoutimi Repairs Proceed
NR–05.070 - August 19, 2005
OTTAWA - Phase II of the repairs to HMCS Chicoutimi has begun with the award of an $11.76 million contract to Irving Shipbuilding Incorporated of Saint John, N.B, at its Halifax Shipyard facility. This phase involves detailed materiel surveys and assessments, as well as the development of the engineering and job specifications needed to begin Phase III, the repair and other concurrent work. Phase II is expected to be completed by the end of 2005.
“The Victoria Class submarines are a key capability for the Navy,” said Defence Minister Bill Graham. “This ongoing work continues to offer a significant opportunity for Canadian companies to gain invaluable experience working on a modern weapons system and will facilitate further transition to Canadian in-service support of the submarines.”
“The repair of HMCS Chicoutimi is progressing in conjunction with Canadianization and previously scheduled maintenance,” said Vice-Admiral Bruce MacLean, Commander of Canada's Navy. “We are looking forward to getting HMCS Chicoutimi back to sea where she is needed.”
The repair of HMCS Chicoutimi is being conducted in three phases. For the recently completed Phase I, the planning phase, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. was contracted to prepare and dock the submarine, and to develop a plan for Phase II, the survey and assessment phase.
The Department of National Defence has worked closely with the contractor to develop well-defined plans for Phase II of the repair process. These plans, which include quality management, material control, survey and assessment, and engineering processes, will assist in defining the scope of work required for Phase III and ensure the most efficient execution of the repair work. During Phase II, the contractor will remove damaged equipment and equipment being replaced under Canadianization and other Engineering Changes. Phase II will include some of the repair work that has already been defined, as well as maintenance and preservation of the submarine and its systems.
Phase III, the final execution phase, involves the repair work, implementation of Canadianization and other Engineering Changes and testing and trials. The completion date for this phase is dependent on the results of the survey and assessment phase, but is anticipated to be completed within two years.
Victoria Class submarines are vitally important to the security and defence of Canada, providing deterrence, surveillance and interdiction in our maritime approaches.
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