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Thales signs OFSV contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards

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On March 24th, Thales in Canada signed a $35M (CAD) contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards (VSY), regarding the electronic systems for the construction of the Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) three Offshore Fisheries Science Vessels (OFSV) Key Points under the National Strategy (NSS). Seaspan recently announced the start of production on the second OFSV. In the  $35M (CAD) contract for the meantime, significant progress continues on the first OFSV with 37 electronic systems on three Offshore Fisheries Science of 37 blocks currently under construction. Vessels (OFSV) This is an important step that shows Thales’ commitment to NSS and  OFSVs built for the Canadian continued success in developing maritime business in Canada. Thales Coast Guard (CCG) by Seaspan’s Vancouver in Canada has been under contract for the initial phases of the OFSV Shipyards (VSY) under the project since 2013 and is also under contract with Seaspan for initial National Shipbuilding phases of the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the Strategy (NSS) CCG and the Joint Support Ships (JSS) for the .  Thales also under contract with Seaspan for initial As a Tier 1 partner of VSY, Thales is responsible for the selection, phases of the Offshore procurement and integration of the electronic systems and equipment Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) for the CCG on the vessels being constructed, including radar, communications, and the Joint Support Ships bridge and mission systems. (JSS) for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN). “Seaspan is full-steam ahead on the production and delivery of its first two National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) Non-Combat vessels, and we are pleased and excited to partner with Thales’ world-class team of experts,” said Brian Carter, President - Seaspan Shipyards. “Today’s announcement is not only a strong reminder of the progress being made

GROUP COMMUNICATIONS – Thales - Tour Carpe Diem - 31 Place des Corolles - 92098 Paris La Défense Cedex - France – Tel.: +33(0)1 57 77 86 26 - www.thalesgroup.com under the NSS, but also of the impact it is having, continuing to increase “The OFSV project is a great opportunities for Canadian companies and creating jobs for Canadians.” opportunity for Thales to The steady stream of stable revenue that this project is providing has secure high-skilled jobs both allowed Thales to invest in research and development to increase the at our facilities in Ottawa, efficacy of the systems that it installs and integrates onto CCG and RCN and within our team at vessels. Thales in Canada officially opened a new maritime lab in its Vancouver Shipyards. The Ottawa offices in December 2015, in the presence of Pierre Eric work our team is doing in Pommellet, EVP Defence Mission Systems. This systems integration our new maritime lab in and test facility will support the integration of electronic systems for the Ottawa embodies our value Canadian Coast Guard vessels. This infrastructure is a key capability proposition as an innovative for the Thales NSS work, but can also be leveraged in future projects systems integrator.” making Thales more competitive, both within Canada and Dale Potter, Vice President, Defence internationally. Mission Systems, Thales in Canada

About Thales Thales is a global technology leader for the Aerospace, Transport, Please visit Defence and Security markets. With 62,000 employees in 56 countries, Thales Group Thales reported sales of €14 billion in 2015. With over 22,000 engineers and researchers, Thales has a unique capability to design and deploy Thales in Canada equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex security Defence requirements. Its exceptional international footprint allows it to work closely with its customers all over the world. Press contacts About Thales in Canada Thales employs 1,800 highly-skilled employees in Quebec City, Thales, Media Relations Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver working in Defence & Land & Naval Defence Security, Avionics and Transportation. Thales in Canada has annual Justine Degez revenues of $500 million, with customers in urban rail, civil aviation, +33 1 57 77 91 71 defence and security. [email protected] About Seaspan Seaspan ULC (Seaspan is a group of Canadian companies primarily involved in coastal marine and deep-sea transportation, bunker fuelling, Thales, Media Relations ship repair and shipbuilding services on the West Coast of North Canada America. In addition to marine transportation services offered directly Emmanuelle Bleytou through Seaspan’s marine division, commercial , shipyard and 416-742-3900, ext. 401 4863 bunkering services are provided through subsidiaries including: Marine Petrobulk Limited Partnership, Seaspan Corporation, [email protected] Vancouver Shipyards Company Ltd., Victoria Shipyards Company Ltd. and Vancouver Drydock Company Ltd. Seaspan Shipyards, an affiliate ThalesCanada of Seaspan ULC, is comprised of Vancouver Shipyards (VSY), Victoria Shipyards (VSL) and Vancouver Drydock (VDC). VSY, the Company’s new, privately-funded, state-of-the-art shipyard, is the most modern facility of its kind in North America. Tailor-made to support Seaspan’s role as the NSS Non-Combat provider, VSY is the shipbuilding and ship repair centre of excellence on Canada’s West Coast that will allow for the effective and efficient delivery of Non-Combat vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.

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