# Seaspan Secures Canadian Steel for Coast Guard Icebreakers

On November 3, 2026, Seaspan Shipyards signed an approximately C$182 million agreement with Algoma Steel and Stigterstaal Canada for up to 24,000 tonnes of Canadian steel plate for as many as six Canadian Coast Guard multi-purpose icebreakers. The purchase supports domestic-content objectives under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. No delivery or construction schedule has been announced, so the agreement signals supply-chain demand rather than a currently dated follow-on solicitation.

- The agreement identifies Algoma Steel as the steel supplier and Stigterstaal Canada as the marine steel processor and distributor, creating work across steel production, processing, and logistics.
- Shipbuilding suppliers and contractors can use the award as an indicator of Canadian-material demand in the Coast Guard’s icebreaker program; the announcement does not specify additional open procurements or timelines.
- Companies in the Canadian maritime supply chain can assess whether their steel, processing, or logistics capabilities align with the program’s domestic-content objectives and potential follow-on needs.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 03, 2026

### Government Entities
- Canadian Coast Guard (CCG)
- Government of Canada

### Vendors
- Seaspan Shipyards (Shipbuilder and purchaser of steel for the icebreaker program)
- Algoma Steel (Steel plate supplier)
- Stigterstaal Canada (Marine steel processor and distributor)

### Key Quotes
> This agreement represents another important step towards ensuring that future Canadian Coast Guard vessels are built with Canadian materials, support skilled Canadian jobs, strengthen Canada’s industrial capabilities, and deliver long-term value for Canadians.
> — Kate Morton, Vice-President of Supply Chain Management at Seaspan Shipyards

> In recent months, Canadian steel has found more openings through Buy Canada policies, the National Shipbuilding Strategy, and the Defence Industrial Strategy.
> — Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma

> For us, this is about much more than supplying steel. It is about helping build a strong and resilient Canadian maritime supply chain.
> — Ronald de Groot, Chief Executive Officer of Stigterstaal Canada

### Sources
- [Seaspan signs $182-million deal for Canadian steel on Coast Guard icebreakers](https://www.vanguarddefence.ca/p/seaspan-signs-182-million-deal-for-canadian-steel-on-coast-guard-icebreakers) - www.vanguarddefence.ca