Chantier Naval Forillon

Supports: Profile · employee range

GRAFFICI’s July 15, 2026 interview reports approximately 100 staff, split 75 at Sandy Beach and 25 at Rivière-au-Renard; the research vessel hull was said to be half complete and a new Newfoundland fishing vessel had started. The CEO was seeking work for late 2027/early 2028 and described passing a ferry bid because its timing conflicted with workload. These are dated reported staffing and scheduling observations, not guaranteed available slots.

Supports: Profile · current activity as of

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · current activity

GRAFFICI’s July 15, 2026 interview reports approximately 100 staff, split 75 at Sandy Beach and 25 at Rivière-au-Renard; the research vessel hull was said to be half complete and a new Newfoundland fishing vessel had started. The CEO was seeking work for late 2027/early 2028 and described passing a ferry bid because its timing conflicted with workload. These are dated reported staffing and scheduling observations, not guaranteed available slots.

Supports: Profile · profileData.manufacturingModel

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · commercial status

GRAFFICI’s July 15, 2026 interview reports approximately 100 staff, split 75 at Sandy Beach and 25 at Rivière-au-Renard; the research vessel hull was said to be half complete and a new Newfoundland fishing vessel had started. The CEO was seeking work for late 2027/early 2028 and described passing a ferry bid because its timing conflicted with workload. These are dated reported staffing and scheduling observations, not guaranteed available slots.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.confidence

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.question

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · current activity

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.context

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.id

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · commercial availability

GRAFFICI’s July 15, 2026 interview reports approximately 100 staff, split 75 at Sandy Beach and 25 at Rivière-au-Renard; the research vessel hull was said to be half complete and a new Newfoundland fishing vessel had started. The CEO was seeking work for late 2027/early 2028 and described passing a ferry bid because its timing conflicted with workload. These are dated reported staffing and scheduling observations, not guaranteed available slots.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · summary

In a July 15, 2026 GRAFFICI report, CEO Jean-David Samuel described slipway reinforcement underway with a stated future 725-tonne capacity and lateral transfer increasing from 300 to 500 tonnes. A 1,000-tonne target was framed for 2032. These figures do not reconcile with the provider’s current 800-tonne advertisement and the 2020 engineering case; current certified and project-specific limits remain unresolved.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

Forillon announced San Marco VII delivered to Pêcheries Michel Turbide on July 12, 2024 after construction began in 2022. The multispecies fishing vessel includes recessed stabilizers, refrigerated-water holds and liquid-ice production for crab/redfish operations. The owner is quoted in the yard’s joint account; claimed efficiency improvements are not quantified independent trial results.

Supports: Profile · dual use posture

Forillon announced San Marco VII delivered to Pêcheries Michel Turbide on July 12, 2024 after construction began in 2022. The multispecies fishing vessel includes recessed stabilizers, refrigerated-water holds and liquid-ice production for crab/redfish operations. The owner is quoted in the yard’s joint account; claimed efficiency improvements are not quantified independent trial results.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Forillon announced San Marco VII delivered to Pêcheries Michel Turbide on July 12, 2024 after construction began in 2022. The multispecies fishing vessel includes recessed stabilizers, refrigerated-water holds and liquid-ice production for crab/redfish operations. The owner is quoted in the yard’s joint account; claimed efficiency improvements are not quantified independent trial results.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-integration-question.confidence

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-integration-question.question

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · operating context

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · current activity

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.id

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · description

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.context

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.question

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · operating context

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.confidence

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · dual use posture

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-integration-question.context

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-integration-question.id

PSPC identifies one hybrid near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon, steel cut in October2025, with expected delivery in fall2027 and a CAD55.5million project budget excluding tax.

Supports: Profile · defence posture

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technology readiness level

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · maturity

PSPC’s current project page lists one Canadian Coast Guard near-shore fishery research vessel under construction at Forillon after October 2025 steel cutting and October 2023 contract award, with fall 2027 delivery planned. It labels CAD55.5 million excluding taxes as project budget. This is not delivered-vessel acceptance or total current contract value.

Supports: Profile · canadian footprint

CNF announced acquisition of the principal assets of Les Entreprises maritimes Bouchard: Rivière-au-Renard industrial-park buildings, production equipment and rolling stock. It planned repair work there alongside Gaspé construction, using a locally accessible travel lift. The approximately 40-person Rivière-au-Renard team was a medium-term target, not an audited current count.

Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary

CED announces a CAD1,151,250 repayable contribution for Forillon facility upgrades intended to improve shipyard productivity.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-upgrade-finance.confidence

CED’s February 18, 2026 RDII backgrounder awards CAD1,151,250 to Chantier Naval Forillon for facility upgrades intended to improve vessel-manufacturing productivity. The table explicitly treats unmarked projects as repayable; Forillon is not marked NR. The public announcement does not establish disbursement, completed expenditure, revenue or repayment terms.

Supports: Profile · organization categories

True North Map applies the dual use category to Chantier Naval Forillon from its documented mandate and source-bounded operating evidence.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-upgrade-finance.context

CED’s February 18, 2026 RDII backgrounder awards CAD1,151,250 to Chantier Naval Forillon for facility upgrades intended to improve vessel-manufacturing productivity. The table explicitly treats unmarked projects as repayable; Forillon is not marked NR. The public announcement does not establish disbursement, completed expenditure, revenue or repayment terms.

Supports: Profile · description

True North Map derives this executive description for Chantier Naval Forillon from the official identity and technical records together with Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions's corroborating evidence.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-operating-proof.context

Add vessel- and customer-specific claims only when supported by official or government records. The first conversation should therefore separate current offer, development evidence and accepted operational use.

Supports: Profile · current activity

Received a $1,151,250 contribution for a shipyard facility upgrade intended to improve productivity.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

CED announces a CAD1,151,250 repayable contribution for Forillon facility upgrades intended to improve shipyard productivity.

Supports: Profile · canadian footprint

Chantier Naval Forillon publishes an operating presence in Gaspé, Quebec, Canada, and its current public record anchors Small and mid-size vessel construction to that Canadian organization.

Supports: Profile · current activity as of

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions's dated record anchors this activity to 2026-02-18.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.chantier-naval-forillon-operating-proof.question

True North Map derives a first-conversation question about Small and mid-size vessel construction configuration and accepted outcomes from the documented maturity boundary.

Supports: Profile · organization categories

True North Map applies the commercial company category to Chantier Naval Forillon from its documented mandate and source-bounded operating evidence.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-upgrade-finance.question

CED’s February 18, 2026 RDII backgrounder awards CAD1,151,250 to Chantier Naval Forillon for facility upgrades intended to improve vessel-manufacturing productivity. The table explicitly treats unmarked projects as repayable; Forillon is not marked NR. The public announcement does not establish disbursement, completed expenditure, revenue or repayment terms.

Supports: Profile · dual use posture

Small and mid-size vessel construction has documented civilian or industrial applications and a bounded potential relevance to Canadian defence, security or strategic-infrastructure needs.

Supports: Profile · current activity

CED announces a CAD1,151,250 repayable contribution for Forillon facility upgrades intended to improve shipyard productivity.

Supports: Profile · disclosed financing summary

CED’s February 18, 2026 RDII backgrounder awards CAD1,151,250 to Chantier Naval Forillon for facility upgrades intended to improve vessel-manufacturing productivity. The table explicitly treats unmarked projects as repayable; Forillon is not marked NR. The public announcement does not establish disbursement, completed expenditure, revenue or repayment terms.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-upgrade-finance.id

CED’s February 18, 2026 RDII backgrounder awards CAD1,151,250 to Chantier Naval Forillon for facility upgrades intended to improve vessel-manufacturing productivity. The table explicitly treats unmarked projects as repayable; Forillon is not marked NR. The public announcement does not establish disbursement, completed expenditure, revenue or repayment terms.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · maturity

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions's public evidence confirms a company-specific project, award, program or operating context, while configuration-specific acceptance and scale remain bounded by the reviewer warning.

Supports: Profile · profileData.intellectualProperty

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.question

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · operating context

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.confidence

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.id

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · operating context

The technical presentation identifies a32metre hybrid diesel-electric research vessel and distinguishes CCG concept development, RobertAllan design and Forillon production design.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-hybrid-acceptance.context

The joint Mari-Tech technical abstract separates CCG concept design, Robert Allan contract design and CNF final/production design. It explains that equipment suppliers and integrators were selected during the contract-design phase. Authors represent Robert Allan, CNF and CCG; this is a joint project account, not three independent confirmations or sole CNF design ownership.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

The technical presentation identifies a32metre hybrid diesel-electric research vessel and distinguishes CCG concept development, RobertAllan design and Forillon production design.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.context

Statera’s 2020 project identifies CNF as owner/operator of the Gaspé C234 slipway, built in 1973 to a Crandall design, with 800-tonne handling capacity. Statera and mechanical subcontractor LDV describe inspection, real-operation checks, supervision of underwater inspection, recommendations and an attestation-of-conformity mandate. The historic project description is not a current load-test certificate or a rating for Rivière-au-Renard.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.confidence

Statera’s 2020 project identifies CNF as owner/operator of the Gaspé C234 slipway, built in 1973 to a Crandall design, with 800-tonne handling capacity. Statera and mechanical subcontractor LDV describe inspection, real-operation checks, supervision of underwater inspection, recommendations and an attestation-of-conformity mandate. The historic project description is not a current load-test certificate or a rating for Rivière-au-Renard.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.question

Statera’s 2020 project identifies CNF as owner/operator of the Gaspé C234 slipway, built in 1973 to a Crandall design, with 800-tonne handling capacity. Statera and mechanical subcontractor LDV describe inspection, real-operation checks, supervision of underwater inspection, recommendations and an attestation-of-conformity mandate. The historic project description is not a current load-test certificate or a rating for Rivière-au-Renard.

Supports: Profile · reviewed questions.cnf-rated-capacity.id

Statera’s 2020 project identifies CNF as owner/operator of the Gaspé C234 slipway, built in 1973 to a Crandall design, with 800-tonne handling capacity. Statera and mechanical subcontractor LDV describe inspection, real-operation checks, supervision of underwater inspection, recommendations and an attestation-of-conformity mandate. The historic project description is not a current load-test certificate or a rating for Rivière-au-Renard.

Supports: Profile · profileData.manufacturingModel

Statera’s 2020 project identifies CNF as owner/operator of the Gaspé C234 slipway, built in 1973 to a Crandall design, with 800-tonne handling capacity. Statera and mechanical subcontractor LDV describe inspection, real-operation checks, supervision of underwater inspection, recommendations and an attestation-of-conformity mandate. The historic project description is not a current load-test certificate or a rating for Rivière-au-Renard.

Supports: Profile · profileData.manufacturingModel

The company advertises a Crandall slipway rated to support up to 800 tonnes. This supports a named infrastructure limit; the page does not publish beam, length, draft, tide restrictions or an equivalent load rating for the separately acquired Rivière-au-Renard site.

Supports: Profile · ownership

The provider traces its history to Gaspé Shipbuilding in 1952, renamed Chantier Naval Forillon by a shareholder group in 1992. It identifies Robert Côté as principal shareholder in 2006 and an internal leadership transition involving Jean-David, Jean-Daniel, Jean-Nil and Pierre-Émile in 2018. Current percentages are not disclosed.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

The company advertises a Crandall slipway rated to support up to 800 tonnes. This supports a named infrastructure limit; the page does not publish beam, length, draft, tide restrictions or an equivalent load rating for the separately acquired Rivière-au-Renard site.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

PSPC’s 2023 review confirms delivery and acceptance of SAR lifeboats 15 and 16. Forillon-built CCGS Baie des Chaleurs, SAR16, was delivered to Halifax on October 30, 2023 and subsequently stationed in the Grand Passage area of Nova Scotia. This is buyer-reported accepted delivery of a specific Forillon vessel.

Supports: Profile · defence posture

PSPC’s 2023 review confirms delivery and acceptance of SAR lifeboats 15 and 16. Forillon-built CCGS Baie des Chaleurs, SAR16, was delivered to Halifax on October 30, 2023 and subsequently stationed in the Grand Passage area of Nova Scotia. This is buyer-reported accepted delivery of a specific Forillon vessel.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · maturity

PSPC’s 2023 review confirms delivery and acceptance of SAR lifeboats 15 and 16. Forillon-built CCGS Baie des Chaleurs, SAR16, was delivered to Halifax on October 30, 2023 and subsequently stationed in the Grand Passage area of Nova Scotia. This is buyer-reported accepted delivery of a specific Forillon vessel.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

The Canadian Coast Guard announced completion of Baie de Gaspé on October 29, 2025 as Forillon’s tenth and final Bay-class lifeboat, the twentieth across Forillon and Hike. The release also marks the beginning of hybrid research-vessel construction. Completion is not an exact formal acceptance date; the combined lifeboat contract value must not be assigned entirely to Forillon.

Supports: Profile · defence posture

The Canadian Coast Guard announced completion of Baie de Gaspé on October 29, 2025 as Forillon’s tenth and final Bay-class lifeboat, the twentieth across Forillon and Hike. The release also marks the beginning of hybrid research-vessel construction. Completion is not an exact formal acceptance date; the combined lifeboat contract value must not be assigned entirely to Forillon.

Supports: Profile · description

The Canadian Coast Guard announced completion of Baie de Gaspé on October 29, 2025 as Forillon’s tenth and final Bay-class lifeboat, the twentieth across Forillon and Hike. The release also marks the beginning of hybrid research-vessel construction. Completion is not an exact formal acceptance date; the combined lifeboat contract value must not be assigned entirely to Forillon.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · maturity

The Canadian Coast Guard announced completion of Baie de Gaspé on October 29, 2025 as Forillon’s tenth and final Bay-class lifeboat, the twentieth across Forillon and Hike. The release also marks the beginning of hybrid research-vessel construction. Completion is not an exact formal acceptance date; the combined lifeboat contract value must not be assigned entirely to Forillon.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

The Canadian Coast Guard announced completion of Baie de Gaspé on October 29, 2025 as Forillon’s tenth and final Bay-class lifeboat, the twentieth across Forillon and Hike. The release also marks the beginning of hybrid research-vessel construction. Completion is not an exact formal acceptance date; the combined lifeboat contract value must not be assigned entirely to Forillon.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

Forillon offers concept-to-project naval architecture and engineering with specialists covering hull, structure and mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems. Its scope includes stability and design-element analysis and customer-led custom plans.

Supports: Profile · profileData.manufacturingModel

Forillon offers concept-to-project naval architecture and engineering with specialists covering hull, structure and mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems. Its scope includes stability and design-element analysis and customer-led custom plans.

Supports: Profile · description

Forillon offers concept-to-project naval architecture and engineering with specialists covering hull, structure and mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems. Its scope includes stability and design-element analysis and customer-led custom plans.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

Forillon offers concept-to-project naval architecture and engineering with specialists covering hull, structure and mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems. Its scope includes stability and design-element analysis and customer-led custom plans.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Forillon offers concept-to-project naval architecture and engineering with specialists covering hull, structure and mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems. Its scope includes stability and design-element analysis and customer-led custom plans.

Supports: Profile · ownership

Corporation 274300-1, CHANTIER NAVAL FORILLON INC., was incorporated August 16, 1991 and became inactive upon amalgamation into corporation 1171269-1 on November 1, 2019. This legal chronology is distinct from the yard’s operating history traced to 1952.

Supports: Profile · dual use posture

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Profile · executive relevance summary

Source location: executiveRelevanceSummary

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · maturity

STQ lists Peter-Fraser in service at Île-Verte and identifies Chantier naval Forillon as builder. Buyer specifications are 33.6m long, 12m beam, loaded draft 1.145m, capacity 70 passengers and 12 vehicles, four waterjets, electric main motors totalling 880kW and 8.5-knot cruising speed. The page’s construction year 2012 and the yard’s delivery year 2013 describe different milestones.

Supports: Profile · operating context

CanadaBuys lists competitive open-bidding contract F7013-220306/001/MC to Forillon, awarded October 18, 2023 for DFO and linked to NSFRV RFP Build. Amendment 002 dated May 29, 2024 displays a total CAD63,758,266 and expiry November 1, 2026. Tax treatment is not stated on this record; the figure and administrative expiry cannot replace the separately labelled CAD55.5m excluding-tax project budget and fall-2027 delivery schedule.

Supports: Profile · profileData.manufacturingModel

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Profile · commercial status

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Profile · description

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Profile · profileData.portfolioScope

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · catalogue teaser

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · summary

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · name

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · display lead

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technicaldomainslugs

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · capability type

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · commercial availability

Forillon advertises custom construction of vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing and service vessels, barges, tugs and ferries. The service spans requirements, engineering collaboration, technology integration, construction changes and launch, with customer participation.

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Navanex attributes the service-tug design to its 3D modelling, stability analysis and weight-management work. It identifies Frank C. as the first constructed vessel, built by Forillon and delivered in fall 2025. Its design dimensions are 11.95m length, 4.45m beam, 1.88m depth and 750HP, under 15 gross tons; the tonnage threshold is not lifting weight.

Supports: Vessel design and construction collaboration relationship

Navanex attributes the service-tug design to its 3D modelling, stability analysis and weight-management work. It identifies Frank C. as the first constructed vessel, built by Forillon and delivered in fall 2025. Its design dimensions are 11.95m length, 4.45m beam, 1.88m depth and 750HP, under 15 gross tons; the tonnage threshold is not lifting weight.

Supports: Vessel design and construction collaboration relationship

Navanex attributes the service-tug design to its 3D modelling, stability analysis and weight-management work. It identifies Frank C. as the first constructed vessel, built by Forillon and delivered in fall 2025. Its design dimensions are 11.95m length, 4.45m beam, 1.88m depth and 750HP, under 15 gross tons; the tonnage threshold is not lifting weight.

Supports: Vessel design and construction collaboration relationship

Navanex attributes the service-tug design to its 3D modelling, stability analysis and weight-management work. It identifies Frank C. as the first constructed vessel, built by Forillon and delivered in fall 2025. Its design dimensions are 11.95m length, 4.45m beam, 1.88m depth and 750HP, under 15 gross tons; the tonnage threshold is not lifting weight.

Supports: Vessel design and construction collaboration relationship

Navanex attributes the service-tug design to its 3D modelling, stability analysis and weight-management work. It identifies Frank C. as the first constructed vessel, built by Forillon and delivered in fall 2025. Its design dimensions are 11.95m length, 4.45m beam, 1.88m depth and 750HP, under 15 gross tons; the tonnage threshold is not lifting weight.

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The live CWB directory lists four Forillon entries: CSA W47.1 steel and W47.2 aluminium fusion welding, Division 2, at both 6 rue du Chantier-Maritime and 4 rue de la Victoria in Gaspé, for construction and repair of ships. It displays no certificate number or expiry. This is site-scoped welding certification, not vessel-class approval or security accreditation.

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The live CWB directory lists four Forillon entries: CSA W47.1 steel and W47.2 aluminium fusion welding, Division 2, at both 6 rue du Chantier-Maritime and 4 rue de la Victoria in Gaspé, for construction and repair of ships. It displays no certificate number or expiry. This is site-scoped welding certification, not vessel-class approval or security accreditation.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

The live CWB directory lists four Forillon entries: CSA W47.1 steel and W47.2 aluminium fusion welding, Division 2, at both 6 rue du Chantier-Maritime and 4 rue de la Victoria in Gaspé, for construction and repair of ships. It displays no certificate number or expiry. This is site-scoped welding certification, not vessel-class approval or security accreditation.

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The planned near-shore fisheries research vessel is 32m long and 10.5m wide, with diesel-electric propulsion, battery energy storage, regenerative deck machinery and gyroscopic stabilization. The buyer describes provision for five crew and six scientists, wet/dry laboratories and science sensors. Its estimated 30–60 minutes per day of low-speed battery operation is a design expectation; construction is not evidence of accepted operational performance.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

The planned near-shore fisheries research vessel is 32m long and 10.5m wide, with diesel-electric propulsion, battery energy storage, regenerative deck machinery and gyroscopic stabilization. The buyer describes provision for five crew and six scientists, wet/dry laboratories and science sensors. Its estimated 30–60 minutes per day of low-speed battery operation is a design expectation; construction is not evidence of accepted operational performance.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

The planned near-shore fisheries research vessel is 32m long and 10.5m wide, with diesel-electric propulsion, battery energy storage, regenerative deck machinery and gyroscopic stabilization. The buyer describes provision for five crew and six scientists, wet/dry laboratories and science sensors. Its estimated 30–60 minutes per day of low-speed battery operation is a design expectation; construction is not evidence of accepted operational performance.

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Forillon records Peter-Fraser delivered in 2013 for STQ and credits Navtech/Techsol Marine for naval architecture, with Techsol electrical-integrator collaboration. The reinforced double-ended ferry combines steel/aluminium construction, batteries and four 220kW Schottel SPJ57 pump drives. It supports prior hybrid-system integration experience without assigning all technology ownership to the shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

Forillon records Peter-Fraser delivered in 2013 for STQ and credits Navtech/Techsol Marine for naval architecture, with Techsol electrical-integrator collaboration. The reinforced double-ended ferry combines steel/aluminium construction, batteries and four 220kW Schottel SPJ57 pump drives. It supports prior hybrid-system integration experience without assigning all technology ownership to the shipyard.

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On March 4, 2026 CNF announced a Valhalla contract for a road-transportable tug designed by Navanex with Cummins propulsion for construction and dredging support. The release anticipated end-June 2026 delivery; that was a plan rather than an acceptance record. Its reference to founding in 1991 differs from the operating-history timeline.

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Corporations Canada lists CHANTIER NAVAL FORILLON INC., corporation 1171269-1, as active under the CBCA and amalgamated on November 1, 2019. The public significant-control register, last confirmed November 21, 2025, names Jean-David Samuel, Jean-Nil Poirier-Morissette, Pierre-Émile Côté and Jean-Daniel Minville. Each record describes indirect, joint control of at least 25% of shares with unknown percentage; this does not establish equal individual stakes.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technology readiness level

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · capability type

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · name

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technical tags

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · technicaldomainslugs

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · summary

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · commercial availability

Chantier Naval Forillon manufactures and repairs vessels up to 800 tonnes, including fishing boats, tugs, ferries and barges. The shipyard combines construction, repair/modification, naval architecture and engineering. Forillon offers project-based turnkey vessel delivery with customer progress reviews at its Gaspé shipyard.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · defence applications

The Frank C. tug is listed as delivered in 2025 to Les Entreprises P.E.C. Inc., designed by Navanex and built by Forillon. The yard lists 12m length, 4.45m beam, 10-knot speed, two 375HP engines and steel/aluminium construction for shallow-water harbour towing and barge pushing. These are vessel-specific advertised specifications.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

The Frank C. tug is listed as delivered in 2025 to Les Entreprises P.E.C. Inc., designed by Navanex and built by Forillon. The yard lists 12m length, 4.45m beam, 10-knot speed, two 375HP engines and steel/aluminium construction for shallow-water harbour towing and barge pushing. These are vessel-specific advertised specifications.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

The buyer describes Bay-class lifeboats as 19m self-righting craft with a 14.5-knot cruising speed and maximum 25 knots, capable of operations up to 100 nautical miles offshore. The programme comprises ten vessels from Forillon and ten from Hike. These are class-level specifications, not generic ratings for every vessel CNF builds.

Supports: Small and mid-size vessel construction · core features

Navanex’s illustrated Frank C. service-tug sheet specifies CAT C9.3 propulsion, two 375BHP engines at 1800RPM, 1.22m draft, 4,800L fuel and 9.8-knot speed; the steel hull and aluminium superstructure appear in the technical table and arrangement. Metric length is given as 11.9/11.95m and beam as 4.45m, but the printed imperial equivalents are inconsistent. The Transport Canada label is not an independently recovered approval.