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Friday, March 11, 2011

Navy considers modified designs for new supply ship

Joint Support Ship (Zuiderkruis class)The Canadian navy is looking for consultants to help it adapt foreign designs for the replacement of its 40-year-old supply ships.

The request for professional services, issued by the Public Works Department this week, signals a major turn in the shipbuilding program, first begun by the Liberals seven years ago.

The consultants will be asked to assess the risks and cost of altering current German and Spanish military supply-ship designs to Canadian needs. They're also being told to be ready to assist federal officials with detailed drawings.

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