Seaspan Vancouver Drydock water lot expansion

The proposed project

Seaspan propose an expansion of their North Vancouver Drydock location, including the expansion of their waterlot by 40m to the west. Physical works include the installation of a work pontoon and two additional drydocks to the west of the existing two drydocks, one located on either side of the existing deep-water outfitting pier. Works include:

  • Two new drydocks, one measuring  approximately 100m x 30m, and the other approximately 55m x 22m
  • Six (6) new steel piles
  • A new work float or "pontoon" measuring 98m x 13m
  • 3 ramps to connect the pier to the work pontoon, and the pontoon to the new drydocks
  • The southward relocation of the existing Seaspan Careen by 40m (the existing drydock located on the west side of the deep water outfitting pier)
  • Other miscellaneous works such as the location of utilities and lights on the new or relocated structures

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Latest update

Notice of Determination 

North Vancouver, B.C. – November 14, 2023 – The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority and Transport Canada have determined that the proposed Seaspan Vancouver Drydock Water Lot Expansion, at the south foot of St. Georges Avenue, North Vancouver, BC is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
3 Seaspan Vancouver Drydock water lot expansion - February 12, 2024

Contacts

Project and Environmental Review
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
100 The Pointe, 999 Canada Place
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3T4
Email: per@portvancouver.com


  • Location

    • Seaspan Vancouver Drydock waterlot expansion (British Columbia)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours
  • Assessment Status

    Completed
  • Start Date

    2021-07-14
  • Proponent

    Vancouver Drydock Company Ltd. Partnership (Seaspan)
  • Authorities

    • Transport Canada
    • Vancouver Fraser Port Authority
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    81743
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