Davie denies Irving claims; still focused on strengthening Canadian shipbuilding

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Davie Shipbuilding

Feb 18, 2014, 16:22 ET

LÉVIS, QC, Feb. 18, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Chantier Davie Canada Inc. ("Davie") categorically denies all of the allegations made against it by Irving Shipbuilding Inc. ("Irving") in the proposed amendments to its Statement of Claim, filed with the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on February 17, 2014. Davie intends to rigorously defend against these allegations, if and when Irving is granted an order adding Davie as a defendant. Davie is confident that the court will find in its favour.

In the meantime, we continue to deliver on our contracts and maintain focus on strengthening Canada's shipbuilding sector.

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About Davie: Davie is Canada's largest and highest capacity shipyard. Davie provides a broad range of products and services to industries from offshore oil & gas to defence. Certified to ISO 9001:2008, Davie leverages its high capacity fabrication facilities with its advanced project management and engineering capability to manage end-to-end construction projects and provide best-practice, throughlife solutions to its corporate and governmental clients.

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Davie Shipbuilding

Davie is Canada's largest, highest capacity and most experienced shipbuilder. In 2015, Davie won the prestigious title of Lloyds List North American Shipyard of the Year. Over the past five-years, Davie has generated over $2bn in economic benefit to Canada and directly and...