LÉVIS, QC, July 20, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Chantier Davie unveils today the next supply ship for the Royal Canadian Navy, the largest military ship ever delivered by a Canadian shipyard. The event is open to public as of 2 pm, and it will be followed by family activities.
The representatives of the Canadian and Quebec Governments, as well as the Mayor of Lévis will participate in the ceremony which is part of the 150th anniversary of Canada and during which the Asterix vessel will be officially unveiled with a traditional breaking of a champagne bottle on the bow. The Resolve-Class AOR, which will be used for replenishment at sea and humanitarian missions, will be delivered later this fall as initially planned.
Following the ceremony, there will be many activities for families, including inflatable games, makeup for children and workshops organised in collaboration with the A.C. Davie Museum.
The Resolve-Class Asterix ship was designed and built in Quebec by nearly 1,500 skilled workers, technicians and engineers. 990 Canadian suppliers were also involved, 814 of which are located in Quebec. The unveiling of the Asterix reflects not only the long and proud tradition of shipbuilding in Quebec, but also the skill and human effort deployed daily at the Lévis shipyard.
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Thursday July 20, 2017 |
| 2:00 PM: Opening of the doors |
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| 2:30 PM: Beginning of the ceremony |
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| 3:30 PM: Activities for the whole family |
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| 5:00 PM: End of the activities |
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| Location: |
Chantier Davie |
| East gatehouse |
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| 399 rue Saint-Joseph, |
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| Lévis, QC G6V 1G8 |
Will speak during this event:
For additional information, consult www.davie.ca/canada150
SOURCE Davie Shipbuilding
Malika Paradis, [email protected], 418-933-2593
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...
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