Interim auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel

This interim service contract provides at-sea supply and replenishment services to the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) during non-combat domestic and international operations. It could also offer added capabilities, such as:

The former Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Protecteur and Preserver had to retire earlier than anticipated. This left the RCN with a gap in replenishment at-sea capability.

The motor vessel (MV) Asterix commercial vessel is now filling this gap until the joint support ships (JSS) are delivered under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.

Contract at a glance

Contract awarded
November 30, 2015
Awarded to
Federal Fleet Services Inc. (formerly Project Resolve Inc.)
Contract service delivery period
Service delivery started January 29, 2018, for an initial period of 5 years, with an additional 5, 1-year option periods at the discretion of the Government of Canada
Vessel conversion done by
Chantier Davie Canada Inc. (Lévis, Quebec)
Contract value
$1.2 billion (including taxes)
Contract status
Extended until January 28, 2028

Contract description

The MV Asterix is a commercial vessel, owned, operated and maintained by Federal Fleet Services. It is crewed by 2 civilian teams of 36 personnel.

Up to 114 military personnel can embark to perform activities and operations such as:

The MV Asterix supports numerous RCN’s deployments and exercises at sea including but not limited to Operation SAVANNE, RIMPAC, Operation PROJECTION, Operation ARTEMIS, CUTLASS FURY and JOINT WARRIOR.

News

Equipping the Navy with an interim auxiliary oil replenishment capacity (November 30, 2015)

Related link

Joint support ships

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