Canadian Coast Guard Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPI) Program
Sector: Seaport • Location: Canada
Source: espritdecorps
The Canadian Coast Guard is developing a program to build up to 16 Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPIs) in three flights, designed for advanced icebreaking and multiple missions including search and rescue, environmental response, and maintaining navigation aids. The first flight of six MPIs has completed the Functional Design Review and is moving towards production drawings and future construction. T
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Seaport, Government
- Location
- Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- espritdecorps
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Description | The Canadian Coast Guard is developing a program to build up to 16 Multi-Purpose Icebreakers (MPIs) in three flights, designed for advanced icebreaking and multiple missions including search and rescue, environmental response, and maintaining navigation aids. The first flight of six MPIs has completed the Functional Design Review and is moving towards production drawings and future construction. The MPIs are Polar Class 4 icebreakers with capabilities for continuous icebreaking in heavy ice conditions, intended for year-round operations in Canadian waters. |
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Sector | Seaport, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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