Polar Max Project Celebrates Start Of Construction

Polar Max Project Celebrates Start of Construction Maritime Activity Reports, Inc. April 1, 2026 © Jean-Pierre Cantin - Photographe The Polar Max project reached an important milestone as Davie and ALMACO officially marked the start of construction with a project kickoff ceremony at Davie’s shipyard in Lévis, Québec. The event signaled the formal transition from planning and design into full execution for one of Canada’s most significant shipbuilding programs under the National Shipbuilding Strategy.Polar Max is a next‑generation icebreaking vessel designed to strengthen Canada’s Arctic and maritime capabilities. Developed as part of the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the project aims to deliver a modern work ship able to operate in demanding northern conditions, while supporting long‑term industrial development and shipbuilding expertise in Canada.The ceremony brought together representatives from Davie, ALMACO, project partners, government authorities, industry stakeholders, neutral development organizations and media representatives to mark the importance and national relevance of the program.Full Scale Mock-up Cabins on DisplayThe event featured a series of inspiring speeches by key dignitaries, including: Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Bernard Drainville, Minister for Lévis; George Pirie, Minister of Mines (Ontario); Steven Blaney, Mayor of Lévis; James Davies, CEO, and Lindsey Kettel, President of Davie; as well as Vilhelm Roberts, Executive Chairman of ...