# Canadian Defence Tests Gastops FluidSIGHT System

Gastops has been awarded a contract by the Government of Canada under the Innovative Solutions Canada Testing Stream to demonstrate and evaluate its FluidSIGHT™ real-time oil condition monitoring system on Royal Canadian Navy vessels. This initiative, announced on September 28, 2026, aims to enhance condition-based and predictive maintenance capabilities, improving operational readiness and equipment sustainment across diverse maritime environments in Atlantic Canada.

- The Department of National Defence and Royal Canadian Navy are the primary federal agencies involved, indicating a focus on naval asset lifecycle management.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on advanced condition monitoring technologies as a priority for defense maintenance modernization.
- Contractors specializing in predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring systems may find emerging opportunities aligned with this project.
- This contract reflects a broader trend toward leveraging data-driven maintenance solutions to reduce downtime and optimize fleet readiness in military maritime operations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Royal Canadian Navy
- Government of Canada

### Vendors
- Gastops (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> This project represents the next step in FluidSIGHT’s evolution from innovation to real-world application.
> — Shaun Horning, President & CEO of Gastops

> Maintenance teams have more data available than ever before, but what matters is turning that data into action.
> — Brennan West, Vice President, Energy, Marine & Land at Gastops

### Sources
- [Gastops Wins Canadian Government Contract To Test FluidSIGHT On Royal Canadian Navy Vessels](https://oceannews.com/news/defense/gastops-wins-canadian-government-contract-to-test-fluidsight-on-royal-canadian-navy-vessels) - Ocean News & Technology