Irving to build sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Friday that a sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship will be built for the Royal Canadian Navy at Irving Shipbuilding.
The government had earlier committed to building five of the vessels.
The construction of the sixth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) underscores the government’s commitment “to maximizing stable employment” for Irving Shipbuilding while providing equipment to the navy, Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services a