Groupe Océan is proud to announce that the government of New Brunswick awarded it a contract for the construction of a cable ferry. With a capacity of 15 cars and 100 passengers, this 25-metre ship will be added to the provincial fleet of ferries, and used on a high-volume run. She is expected to be launched next fall. The new vessel will be constructed at a cost of approximately $6.5 million.
This contract will strengthen the relaunch of the Naval Center in Bas Caraquet which was initiated in 2016/2017, and whose principal present activity is finalization of the construction of a floating drydock. Employment at the site has returned to pre-reorganization levels, and is expected to rise further. The Bas Caraquet facilities have increased Groupe Océan’s capabilities, and are helping to increase expertise in shipbuilding and ship repair in New Brunswick.
Jacques Tanguay, CEO of Groupe Océan said that “Since Groupe Océan established itself in Bas-Caraquet, we have worked to create high-quality jobs in the region and to develop the expertise capable of taking on contracts such as the one announced today. We are proud that this ferry will be built and used here in New Brunswick.”