Project Resolve is the conversion of the container vessel M.V. Asterix to an Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR) ship to support the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) interim supply ship capability requirements
Lloyd’s Register’s naval technology expertise and complex conversion experience will provide key support to Project Resolve. Lloyd’s Register (LR) will support the conversion process from the development of a safety certification regime with the Flag Administration and approval of design plans through to on-site supervision at Davie and commissioning of the new AOR ship.
LR’s Technical Support Office in Burlington, Ontario will be responsible for design approval and an onsite team at the shipyard in Levis, Quebec will provide class supervision and support through the conversion process.
Bud Streeter, President, Lloyd’s Register Canada Limited, commented: “This is a challenging, exciting and important engineering project. We are ready and able to provide the support that Davie and partners need to help ensure that the end result is a safe, reliable AOR ship that is fit for purpose.”
Alan Bowen, CEO of Davie added: “We are very pleased to extend our long-standing relationship with Lloyd’s Register with the award of this contract. Lloyd’s Register, globally, is the preferred classification society for naval vessels and their blend of experience in commercial and naval ships as well as with ship conversions is invaluable for this innovative and dynamic program.”
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