Auxiliary oiler replenishment vessel

Project providing short-term replenishment during non-combat domestic and international Royal Canadian Navy operations.

Overview

The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) had to retire the former Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Protecteur and Preserver earlier than anticipated. This left the RCN with an urgent requirement to fill a critical gap in replenishment at-sea (RAS) capability until the joint support ships (JSS) are delivered.

The key role of the interim provision of service contract is to provide an at-sea supply and replenishment service to the RCN during non-combat domestic and international operations. It could also offer significant additional capabilities, such as aviation support, space for medical support, and humanitarian assistance or disaster relief.

Project at a glance

Contract awarded

November 30, 2015

Awarded to

Federal Fleet Services Inc. (formerly Project Resolve Inc.)

Contract length

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)

Built for

Royal Canadian Navy

Contract value

$879,115,690.31 (including taxes)

Vessel entered into service

January 29, 2018

News

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