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Groupe Maritime Verreault - To learn more about the groupe Groupe Maritime Verreault - Home Verreault Navigation - Repairs Renewing your business No shipowner looks forward to downtime in dry dock, especially unscheduled interruptions. That's why Verreault Navigation does everything it can to get your ship back to sea on time and on budget - even when your estimated needs change midway through the project. An affiliated company of Groupe Maritime Verreault, Verreault Navigation offers a complete range of repair and maintenance services for tankers, freighters, ferries, lakers, cruise ships, fish and factory vessels and offshore supply vessels. Look to our strategically located shipyard for all types of engine repairs, steel and aluminum work, sandblasting and painting, propeller shaft and rudder repairs, cleaning and gas freeing, electrical and hydraulic repair, carpentry work, pipe work and more. Whether your vessel needs a major overhaul or simple routine maintenance, our solutions-oriented team will do the job to your entire satisfaction and get you back on course on schedule. Groupe Maritime Verreault - Our achievements Vessel Construction: Sterling Carrier Vessel Conversion: M/V Contessa I Container Modification: Cirque du Soleil Vessel Repair: Atlantic Erie Vessel Conversion: C.S. Agile Vessel Repair: M.V. Eagle M.V. Ledastern Vessel Repair: M/V Arctic Container Modification: Government of Canada Vessel Repair: M/V Arctic Timelapse Movie (3 MO) Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter To subscribe to our NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST click here July 4, 2005 VERREAULT CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF COLLABORATION WITH THE S.T.Q. Following the departure of the C.C.G.S. Hudson and the Alida Gorthon in early April, the VERREAULT dry dock was immediately occupied by two frequent visitors to the Les Méchins facilities. Taking up position for roughly a three week period between mid-April to mid-May, were GROUPE C.T.M.A.'s C.T.M.A. Vacancier , and the C.C.G.S. Pierre Radisson , a CANADIAN COAST GUARD Medium Gulf/River Icebreaker. In the dry dock for what amounted to general inspections and repairs, prior to a busy forthcoming season of operations between Montreal and the Magdalen Islands, the C.T.M.A. Vacancier underwent steelwork, as well as mechanical and paint services. Worthy of note is the fact that, much like SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT chose to do recently, GROUPE C.T.M.A. took advantage of Verreault Navigation's unique Rewards Program - V Points . By using previously accrued V Points , GROUPE C.T.M.A. were able to experience overall savings on items such as Dry-Docking and Engineering Services . As evidenced by these two recent private sector dry-dockings, it is becoming increasingly popular amongst our regular clientele to take advantage of the savings on offer through the program - a practice which VERREAULT NAVIGATION heartily encourages. The Pierre Radisson was dry-docked for it's regular inspection and repairs as well as for steelwork, piping and paint services, and hydrostatic testing of tanks. Also recently departed from the dry dock, was the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC car and passenger RO/RO ferry, Camille-Marcoux . The Camille-Marcoux underwent the following services while in dry dock: steelwork, mechanical and painting as part of it's biennial inspections. A special point of interest - this recent dry-docking marked the twenty year anniversary of the Camille- Marcoux receiving services exclusively in the VERREAULT dry dock, with a total of 9 dry-dockings over the past twenty-year period. To help recognise this momentous occasion, VERREAULT NAVIGATION hosted a cocktail for various personnel of the S.T.Q. who were presented with a plaque (shown right) to underline the importance of the relationship. At the cocktail ceremony, before employees from both organisations, Denise Verreault, president of Groupe Maritime Verreault , made the following comment: "On behalf of the entire VERREAULT TEAM, allow me to say that we are extremely pleased to be able to celebrate this landmark dry-docking of the Camille Marcoux, it also goes without saying that we at VERREAULT look forward to future visits by the Camille Marcoux - it is indeed a win - win relationship that we maintain with the S.T.Q." Meanwhile Mr. Pierre-Paul Desgagnés, director of Maritime Services for the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC took the opportunity to thank Ms. Verreault for the invitation to the cocktail, as well as to highlight the tenacity and determination of Ms. Verreault and the Verreault team, to have over the years developed such a reputable shipyard in the region - a yard that has never turned down a challenge, no matter what the size. As well, Mr. Desgagnés commented that the success of VERREAULT is "directly linked to the pride of it's employees as well as the courage of it's direction to rise to challenges and not be afraid to improve and grow with the times. It is necessary for us to recall that the rigour guarantees the success " As ever, the late spring/early summer season at Verreault is shaping up to be an extremely busy one with several vessels confirmed for the coming weeks and months. The Vacancier and the Pierre Radisson in the Verreault dry dock, the Hudson at wharf Verreault's tug, the Epinette assists the Pierre Radisson The Camille-Marcoux in dry dock The plaque presented to the S.T.Q. Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Aplri 15, 2005 THE HUDSON AND THE ALIDA GORTHON AT VERREAULT During the first week of March, the VERREAULT dry dock was occupied by the CANADIAN COAST GUARD Offshore Research & Survey vessel, C.C.G.S. Hudson . The Hudson was in for it's special survey, with work required ranging from mechanical, steelwork and blasting and painting below the waterline. The dry-docking marked the second by the Hudson over the past eight month period, following an extensive high pressure hydro-blasting and paint job on all exterior surfaces above the waterline in the summer. Joining the Hudson in dry dock some days later for an emergency dry-docking, was the GORTHON LINES Forest Product Carrier, Alida Gorthon . Work required to the Alida Gorthon included the repair of a badly twisted rudder stock. Taking advantage of the time in dry-dock, GORTHON LINES also decided to have the intermediate dry-docking survey requirements completed by VERREAULT as well. Both vessels departed the dry dock earlier this week. With a number of other vessels lined up over the next several weeks and months, 2005 is shaping up to be an extremely busy year for VERREAULT . The Hudson and the Alida Gorthon in the Verreault dry dock The Hudson in the Verreault dry dock The Alida Gorthon in the Verreault dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com February 17, 2005 THE SAUNIÈRE AT VERREAULT FOR STEEL WORK The SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT Dry Bulk Carrier , Saunière, was in dry dock for steel replacement, as well as a variety of maintenance work and repair related issues in January. Especially significant to our regular clients, is the fact that the recent dry-docking of the Saunière marks the first time a VERREAULT client took advantage of the recently launched V POINTS Rewards Program - resulting in noticeable overall savings. VERREAULT NAVIGATION is pleased to report that for this particular visit, SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT took advantage of the Dry-Docking Package as well as the In Dry Dock Services Package and Wharfage Services Package by way of their previously accrued allotment of V POINTS . These V POINTS were accumulated when another of their vessels, the Algoport, was dry-docked on two separate occasions in the spring of 2004. Of course, SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT will also receive further V POINTS based on the work done this time around. VERREAULT NAVIGATION is looking forward to seeing their other clients make use of their own V POINTS in the very near future - allowing them to discover firsthand, the significant and valuable savings on offer through this highly innovative and unique Rewards Program. Finally, VERREAULT NAVIGATION busy as usual, has already secured several bookings for the coming months. The Saunière in the Verreault dry dock The Saunière departing the Verreault dry dock The Saunière at wharf Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com November 9, 2004 RECENT ACTIVITIES AT GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to report on much noteworthy activity in the time that has passed since our last newsletter was issued in mid-September. This period of activity began with the dry-docking of two FISHERIES AND OCEANS vessels in mid-August. The Offshore Research & Survey vessel, C.C.G.S. Hudson and the Light Icebreaker/Major Navaids Tender, C.C.G.S. George R. Pearkes , were both in dry dock and later at wharf for just over a month's worth of work each. The George R. Pearkes received mechanical and cosmetic work, as well as regular inspection and survey oriented services, while the Hudson underwent hydro-blasting and painting services on all external surfaces above the waterline. Following the departure of these two FISHERIES AND OCEANS vessels, the CANADIAN FORCES AUXILARY VESSEL, Quest , entered the dry, along with the Armand Imbeau , one of two SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUEBEC (S.T.Q.) ferries that provides auto and passenger service between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine at the mouth of the Saguenay River. The Quest , which is managed by SNC-LAVALIN under an In Service Support Contract with the CROWN , was dry-docked for primarily cosmetic related services, including complete sandblasting and painting of the vessel, with specific hydroblasting and painting of all exterior decks. Some mechanical work was also conducted, including the removal and survey of the shaft. Meanwhile, the Armand Imbeau underwent regular 4 year survey related work. Immediately following the undocking of the Armand Imbeau and the Quest , the dry dock was occupied by the Jos Dêschenes , yet another S.T.Q. vessel which also operates between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine, and the GROUPE C.T.M.A. C.T.M.A. Voyageur , which provides cargo service between Souris, P.E.I., Cap-Aux-Meules in the Magdalene Islands and Matane. The Jos Deschênes underwent the same survey style treatment as the Armand Imbeau , while the C.T.M.A. Voyageur saw VERREAULT conduct equal parts mechanical, steel and paint related repairs and services. Finally, the month of September saw GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT contribute to and take part in the celebrations for the INSTITUT MARITIME DU QUÉBEC's 60th anniversary . Once again, GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT would like publicly to acknowledge the important role that the Insititute plays in the Québec and Canadian marine industries. Congratulations to the Institute on 60 years of contributions to the local and international marine workforce! Hydro-blasting the Hudson The Hudson and George R. Pearkes The Quest and the Armand Imbeau The C.T.M.A. Voyageur and the Jos Deschênes Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com September 10, 2004 THE CICERO AND THE GEORGES ALEXANDRE LEBEL RETURN TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION The management and production at GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to have welcomed back a preferred customer to their ship repair facilities. Following several years of absence from the VERREAULT dry dock, OCEANEX recently returned to Les Méchins for maintenance requirements on one of it's three ro/ro container ships, the 483 foot long Cicero . The Cicero , which sails between Montréal, Québec and St. John's, Newfoundland, delivering consumer and industrial cargoes, arrived at the end of July for what amounted to roughly 3 weeks worth of inspections, maintenance, steel, and mechanical repairs. In the wake of the Cicero's departure, the dry dock was occupied by yet another preferred and loyal client vessel, the Georges Alexandre Lebel . The COGÉMA rail ferry that operates between Matane and Baie-Comeau underwent rapid mechanical work over a relatively short 3 day period. Of course, as with all of our preferred clients, OCEANEX and COGÉMA will be rewarded for their recent visits with allotments of V POINTS , allowing them to benefit from free service packages relating to vessel repairs and maintenance during the next three year period. With several contracts already underwayand a number of confirmations through toOctober already in place, the late summer /early autumn season is shaping up to be asbusy as the spring and early summerseasons. The Cicero at Verreault Navigation The Georges Alexandre Lebel at Verreault Navigation Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com July 19, 2004 UPDATE ON SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION There has been a high volume of vessel dry-dockings at VERREAULT NAVIGATION within the past several weeks. Following roughly 3 weeks in dry dock for emergency repairs involving significant steel replacement, the SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT self-unloader, Algoport , departed Les Méchins in mid June with several newly constructed double bottom modules in place. The three modules, which were required to renew the damaged hull and double bottom areas, were constructed on site in the VERREAULT steel shop, then skilfully and rapidly installed by VERREAULT NAVIGATION workers in order to facilitate a speedy return to operations for the Algoport and her crew. Immediately following the departure of the Algoport , the Felix-Antoine-Savard entered the dry dock. The S.T.Q. ferry spent just over one week in dry dock for routine inspections and maintenance, as well as major repairs to a damaged Schottel thruster. Most recently, the east end of the dry dock was occupied twice with consecutive visits by QUÉBEC CARTIER MINING's Vachon and EASTERN CANADA TOWING's , Pointe-Sept-Îles . As with the Felix-Antoine-Savard , both tugs were dry-docked primarily for regular maintenance and inspections and in both cases, necessary repairs were completed in under two weeks. In keeping with the active schedule maintained during the past six months, the Summer season doesn't show any signs of slowing down, with impending visits by the OCEANEX ro/ro containership, Cicero , COGÉMA 's rail ferry, Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and a further two S.T.Q. passenger/auto ferries still on the horizon. The Algoport in dry dock The Felix-Antoine-Savard at wharf The Vachon in dry dock prior to departure Sandblasting the Pointe-Sept-Îles Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com May 31, 2004 THE ARCTIC DEPARTS LES M CHINS After roughly two weeks of general maintenance, including inspections, piping and mechanical repairs, sandblasting and painting, the FEDNAV -owned, ANGLO EASTERN -managed, ice class O.B.O. Arctic , has departed the VERREAULT dry dock. This dry-docking marks the 4th consecutive visit by the Arctic to VERREAULT NAVIGATION . Preparing Fednav's Arctic for undocking THE ALGOPORT RETURNS TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS Immediately following the departure of the Arctic , the dry dock is once again occupied by the SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT , self-unloader, Algoport . Having recently completed a dry-docking for regular maintenance in March, the Algoport has since returned to VERREAULT NAVIGATION following recent damages which were incurred while transiting the western coast of Newfoundland. Damages to the vessel were isolated to double bottom tanks on the starboard side towards the stern. Upon inspection, it was determined that the vessel should return to dry dock for repairs prior to completing any previously scheduled runs. In keeping with the highly efficient emergency repairs performed on another vessel earlier in the year, VERREAULT NAVIGATION will make every effort to deliver the vessel in as short a time frame as possible. A 24 hour a day, 7 day a week schedule will be maintained in order to minimise any further delays to an already occupied schedule of cargoes. As reported previously, other vessels slated for dry dock time in the coming months include EASTERN CANADA TOWING tug, Pointe-Sept-Îles , COGÉMA's Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and three SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC ferries. Seaway Marine Transport's Algoport in dry dock for emergency repairs Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com April 28, 2004 GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT AND VERREAULT NAVIGATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCH V POINTS Following many months of research and development and client consultation, GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to finally announce the launch of their newly realised client-oriented, Rewards Program , V POINTS . Officially introduced to many of our clients at the GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT suite during the 69th annual Grunt Club Dinner , V POINTS is a Rewards Program aimed at the host of loyal clients who regularly visit the shipyard for the maintenance and repair needs of their fleets. The program, who's concept should not be entirely foreign to those familiar with Air Miles (or other, similarly fashioned rewards programs), offers clients free repair and maintenance-related services, in exchange for points that have been accumulated following the completion of work on preceding vessels. Thus far, the program has elicited an extremely positive reaction from regular customers. To date, representatives from both GROUPE C.T.M.A. and SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT have expressed enthusiasm over this innovative approach to rewarding their repeat patronage. In the coming days, VERREAULT NAVIGATION's valued clients can expect a package outlining the details of this new, forward thinking and client oriented, initiatives program. We look forward to seeing each and every one of them take advantage of V POINTS as it has been developed with them in mind! UPDATE ON RECENT YARD ACTIVITIES Currently in the dry dock, and lined up for end of the month departures are the TRANSPORTNANUK ro/ro heavy lift vessel, Aivik and the SHELL CANADA -owned / V.SHIPS -managed bunkerbarge M/T Arca . The M/T Arca , which has been on site for the past several months, will depart LesM chins for Montr al with a skillfully installed, new, second hull. The Aivik has undergone repairsand maintenance at the VERREAULT facilities in preparation of an upcoming season of operationsin various ports off the Eastern Arctic including communities in Nunavut and Nunavik . With the departure of these vessels and analready busy late winter / early spring seasonbehind us, activities in the shipyard aren'tshowing any signs of slowing down for theremainder of the spring and early summer.Already confirmed for dry-docking in the comingweeks and months are the EASTERN CANADATOWING tug, Pointe-Sept-Îles , FEDNAV's iceclassO.B.O. Arctic , COGEMA's Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and two S.T.Q. (SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC) ferries, JosDesch nes and the F lix Antoine Savard . Transport Nanuk's ro/ro heavy lift vessel, Aivik in dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com March 19, 2004 C.T.M.A. VACANCIER RETURNS TO VERREAULT NAVIGATIONFOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS Following damages sustained to the port side corner and it's stern door ramp, the NAVIGATION MADELEINE / GROUPE C.T.M.A. vessel C.T.M.A. Vacancier arrived at the Les Méchins wharf for emergency steel and mechanical repairs on the morning of Wednesday, March 10, 2004. The vessel, which was last in dry dock during the spring of 2003 for the installation of new bridge wings, was damaged when it struck the wharf while fighting strong winds at Cap-Aux-Meules in the Magdalen Islands early last week. It is expected that repairs to the vessel, which will be completed alongside the wharf, should be terminated by the 23rd of March. C.T.M.A. Vacancier arrives at wharf with assistance from the Epinette II ,Les M chins, March 10, 2004 Work on the C.T.M.A. Vacancier advances, March 16, 2004 DOUBLE-HULLING OF M/T ARCA CONTINUES There has been a flurry of other recent activities on site at the VERREAULT shipyard during the past month and a half. As reported in January, the SHELL CANADA -owned, V.SHIPS -managed bunker barge M/T Arca is currently undergoing the process of obtaining a double-hull. The majority of the critical steelwork on the M/T Arca was completed yesterday, and earlier today the bunker barge was floated out of the dry dock and moored at the adjoining wharf, where remaining work will continue alongside. The M/T Arca will return to the dry dock for remaining steelwork, as well as sandblasting and painting of it's newly installed second hull in the coming weeks. M/T Arca in dry dock, March, 2004 C.T.M.A. TRAVERSIER MADELEINE IN FOR THREE WEEKS IN FEBRUARY Other activities, have included the arrival and departure of another GROUPE C.T.M.A. vessel, the Madeleine , over a three week period commencing in early February. The Madeleine was in dry dock for it's regular two year survey and maintenance in anticipation of a busy tourism season on it's run between the Magdalene Islands and Prince Edward Island. The Madeleine departed Les Méchins on February 21. Preparing the Madeleine for undocking TRANS-ST-LAURENT AT VERREAULT FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE Immediately following the departure of the Madeleine, the space at the east end of the dry dock was occupied by the CLARKE TRANSPORT / TRAVERSE RIVIÈRE-DULOUP SAINT-SIMÉON ferry Trans-St-Laurent , which was in for regular maintenance work. The Trans-St-Laurent departed the dry dock yesterday. The Trans-St-Laurent in dry dock SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT 'S ALGOPORT LAYED UP AT LES M CHINS Finally, layed up at wharf since its arrival at Les Méchins in early February, is the 658 ft. SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT -operated self-unloader, Algoport . Topside work had already begun on the Algoport in anticipation of it's entry into the dry dock today. Work to be performed on the Algoport while in the dry dock includes steel replacement, as well as sandblasting and painting services. The Algoport at wharf, Les M chins Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com January 24, 2004 M/T ARCA TO BE DOUBLE HULLED AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION The V. SHIPS -managed, and SHELL CANADA -owned bunker barge M/T Arca , which operates inMontr al harbour, supplying bunker oil to other vessels, is currently in the VERREAULT dry dock in order to undergo the process of obtaining a double-hull. The process, which should take roughly 3 months to complete, comes well in advance of proposed legislation which will, in all likelyhood, demand that all Canadian oil tankers have a second hull for environmental safety purposes. This initiative demonstrates a forward thinking approach to increasing operations standards and safety levels in Canadian waterways on the part of SHELL CANADA . It goes without saying that everyoneat VERREAULT is pleased to be taking part in this project. M/T Arca at wharf, December, 2003 M/T Arca in dry dock, January, 2004 Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Newsletter Archives: December 2, 2003 - MARINER SEA SET TO RETURN TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION, THE JOSEPH SAVARD DEPARTS October 10, 2003 - JANE ANN IV TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS, WORK ON SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER ADVANCES ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE September 4, 2003 - VERREAULT NAVIGATION INC., LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT INC. AND LES ATELIERS MARITIMES VERREAULT INC. IS0 9001 : 2000 CERTIFIED, AQVIQ DEPARTS, MARTHA L. BLACK ARRIVES August 11, 2003 - TRANSFORMATION OF ICE BREAKER INTO RESEARCH VESSEL COMPLETE, SECOND FAROCAN FISHING VESSEL AQVIQ IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT V.N. July 10, 2003 - HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) UPDATE, FAROCAN INC. BRINGS KINGUK AND AQVIQ TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION and RIGEL'S M/V JADE STAR DEPARTS VERREAULT NAVIGATION May 28, 2003 - HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) AND CAMILLE MARCOUX AT LES MÉCHINS April 28, 2003 - A BUSY SPRING AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION April 4, 2003 - VERREAULT NAVIGATION ADOPTS KAIZEN PHILOSOPHY February 18, 2003 - MARINER SEA AND POINTE AUX BASQUES DRYDOCK AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION December 5, 2002 - STERLING CARRIER DEPARTS LES MÉCHINS December 5, 2002 - STELLANOVA UPDATE November 12, 2002 - JUMBO CHOOSES VERREAULT NAVIGATION V Points Bienvenue | Welcome to Fran ais | English Groupe Maritime Verreault - How did we do? First of all I would like to thank you for having chosen us. At Verreault Navigation we aim to live up to your expectation of a job well done, on time. We train and motivate each other continuously to improve our service. So if we missed the boat, please do tell us. WE WANT TO KNOW. With your comments, we can improve what needs to be changed as well as celebrate the moments that have made you happy with your choice. Richard Beaupré President Verreault Navigation inc. Vessel Your name Company You were here from ... to ... Project Manager Excellent Very good Good Poor Overall Workmanship Steel Sandblast / paint Mechanic Cleanliness Professionalism Communications Yes No Did you have any problems during your stay? If so, wich ones? Yes No Did you report them to the project manager? Why not? Yes No If yes, were the problems resolved to your satisfaction? Why not? Excellent Very good Good Poor Overall satisfaction Yes No Will we see you again? Why not? Yes No Would you recommend us to other people? Groupe Maritime Verreault - To reach us Groupe Maritime Verreault and Verreault Navigation are strategically located at the mouth of the St. Lawrence River in Les Méchins, Quebec, Canada. Halfway between Montreal and Halifax, the shipyard is easily accessible to shipowners operating or transiting on the St. Lawrence Seaway and lies within easy sailing distance of Eastern seaboard ports and major international shipping lanes. Our coordinates are: Lat. 49° 00' 05. N, Long. 66° 58' 52. W Provide us with your work specifications for estimating, today. Groupe Maritime Verreault inc. 146, rue Principale Les Méchins, Quebec G0J 1T0 Telephone: (418) 729-3030 Fax: (418) 729-3285 Email: gmvinc@groupeverreault.com Denise Verreault, President and Chief Executive Officer Email: denise.verreault@groupeverreault.com Gilles Chalifour, C.A., Director, Accounting and IT Email: gilles.chalifour@groupeverreault.com Rayna Beaupré, Director of Human Resources Email: rayna.beaupre@groupeverreault.com Verreault Navigation inc. Telephone: (418) 729-3733 Fax: (418) 729-3285 Email: verronav@groupeverreault.com Richard C. Beaupré, President and Chief Operating Officer Email: richard.beaupre@groupeverreault.com Serge Desrosiers, Director of Contract Management Email: serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Groupe Maritime Verreault - Employment With its energy, spirit, and determination, the Verreault team has carved out an enviable niche for itself in the industry. Our expectations of our workforce are very simple: Each person, with his or her skills, experience, and determination, is an important part of the team. And showing leadership, initiative, and creativity is the key to true job satisfaction. By giving it all we've got, we'll meet our common goals together. Our greatest satisfaction lies in results. And remember, the Gaspé Peninsula offers exceptional quality of life and a safe place to raise your family. Fresh air, mountains, the sea, and sporting activities of all kinds! If you believe you meet our expectations, don't miss the boat: Send us your résumé. Rayna Beaupré Director Human Resources Send us your résumé recrutement@groupeverreault.com Consult our job offers Verreault Navigation - Conversions A Seafaring Tradition of Excellence Shipbuilding and conversion require a special kind of craftsmanship and a thorough understanding of shipowner needs and expectations. Verreault Navigation offers plenty of both, along with the kind of old-fashioned dedication that keeps our order book filled with repeat business and referrals. Whether we're building to spec or helping you plan and design a new vessel or conversion from the ground up, you can count on us for turnkey convenience-and for creative solutions to keep your project on schedule and on budget. Add the flexibility that comes with family ownership and a true partnership approach (yes, we'll help you arrange financing), and it's clear that Chantiers Verreault is your first choice for smooth sailing! A Polar Star Is Born A former Swedish icebreaker, Karlsen Shipping's M.V. Polar Star was the first vessel of its type to be fully converted for expedition cruising in Arctic and Antarctic waters. Given the tight time frame for the job, Verreault's small-yard flexibility played a key role in seeing the project through to its successful completion. In just six short months, the Verreault team rebuilt the ship, stripping out sections of the interior and adding three new rear decks, cabins, a comfortable lounge, and a host of other amenities to ready the Polar Star for passenger service and ensure it met classification society criteria. Excellence from the Ground Up In addition to conversions, Verreault regularly takes on full-scale construction jobs. The John P. Oxley is a good example. This 56.85 m (186.6 ft.) oil containment and recovery barge was built to Lloyd's class for the Eastern Canada Response Corporation. Designed to intervene in the event of oil spills in Eastern Canadian waters, the double-hulled Class B vessel is equipped with 8 special recovery tanks, a complete ballast pumping system, a 10 ton telescopic deck crane, and a 14,500 lb. winch. The Team and the Technology Verreault has assembled a skilled and loyal labor force as well as an outstanding pool of subcontractors with a reputation for quality and superior workmanship. The shipyard boasts the latest in technology and equipment, and an ongoing R&D program that keeps the facility on the leading edge of the industry. Our solutions-oriented team offers a full range of specialized services, running from project design and engineering through to structural steelwork and detailed finishing and decorating. Steel Workshop Immediately adjacent to the drydock, our steel workshop handles structural steelwork and prefab modular assembly to accelerate the pace of conversion and construction work. The facility is also our center of operations for container conversions. Groupe Maritime Verreault - History Half a century young, Verreault has loomed large in the Quebec and Canadian maritime industries. Its uninterrupted success dates back to 1956 when Captain Borromée Verreault founded a dredging company at Les Méchins in the Gaspé. To meet local navigation needs, Captain Verreault committed his enterprise to his own personal values—skill, dedication, and hard work. These values have propelled the company forward ever since. For instance, the shipyard run by Verreault Navigation Inc., a member of Groupe Maritime Verreault Inc., is not only known throughout the world, but also considered the most productive yard in Eastern Canada today. Groupe Maritime Verreault Inc. was founded as a holding company in 1991 and includes Verreault Navigation Inc. 1956 Founding at Les Méchins by Captain Borromée Verreault 1982 Opening of the first drydock, 130 m (426.51 ft.) long 1991 Establishment of Groupe Maritime Verreault Inc., a holding company dedicated to marketing and developing the companies within the Group. 1998 Extension of the drydock to 244 m (800 ft.) 2000 Building of steel shop Groupe Maritime Verreault - Drydocks DRY DOCKS Length 800 ft. (244 m.) Width at the gate 90 ft. (27.4 m.) Width inside dock 100 ft. (30.48 m.) Depth 25 ft. (7.62 m.) Depth over the blocks 22 ft. (6.71 m.) FLOATING DOCK 120 x 57.5 ft (36.5 m x 17.5 m) CRANAGE 165 tons mobile crane Rail crane with 50 ton capacity at 90 ft. (15,24 m) Groupe Maritime Verreault - Wharfage Wharf 900 ft. Length (274.32 m.) Depth alongside 23 ft. (7.01 m) at low water Cranage Various size mobile cranes available Towing 1000 HP tug available to provide berthing service, towage, and salvage Verreault Navigation - Repairs Renewing your business No shipowner looks forward to downtime in dry dock, especially unscheduled interruptions. That's why Verreault Navigation does everything it can to get your ship back to sea on time and on budget - even when your estimated needs change midway through the project. An affiliated company of Groupe Maritime Verreault, Verreault Navigation offers a complete range of repair and maintenance services for tankers, freighters, ferries, lakers, cruise ships, fish and factory vessels and offshore supply vessels. Look to our strategically located shipyard for all types of engine repairs, steel and aluminum work, sandblasting and painting, propeller shaft and rudder repairs, cleaning and gas freeing, electrical and hydraulic repair, carpentry work, pipe work and more. Whether your vessel needs a major overhaul or simple routine maintenance, our solutions-oriented team will do the job to your entire satisfaction and get you back on course on schedule. Groupe Maritime Verreault - Our achievements Vessel Construction: Sterling Carrier Vessel Conversion: M/V Contessa I Container Modification: Cirque du Soleil Vessel Repair: Atlantic Erie Vessel Conversion: C.S. Agile Vessel Repair: M.V. Eagle M.V. Ledastern Vessel Repair: M/V Arctic Container Modification: Government of Canada Vessel Repair: M/V Arctic Timelapse Movie (3 MO) Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter To subscribe to our NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST click here July 4, 2005 VERREAULT CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF COLLABORATION WITH THE S.T.Q. Following the departure of the C.C.G.S. Hudson and the Alida Gorthon in early April, the VERREAULT dry dock was immediately occupied by two frequent visitors to the Les Méchins facilities. Taking up position for roughly a three week period between mid-April to mid-May, were GROUPE C.T.M.A.'s C.T.M.A. Vacancier , and the C.C.G.S. Pierre Radisson , a CANADIAN COAST GUARD Medium Gulf/River Icebreaker. In the dry dock for what amounted to general inspections and repairs, prior to a busy forthcoming season of operations between Montreal and the Magdalen Islands, the C.T.M.A. Vacancier underwent steelwork, as well as mechanical and paint services. Worthy of note is the fact that, much like SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT chose to do recently, GROUPE C.T.M.A. took advantage of Verreault Navigation's unique Rewards Program - V Points . By using previously accrued V Points , GROUPE C.T.M.A. were able to experience overall savings on items such as Dry-Docking and Engineering Services . As evidenced by these two recent private sector dry-dockings, it is becoming increasingly popular amongst our regular clientele to take advantage of the savings on offer through the program - a practice which VERREAULT NAVIGATION heartily encourages. The Pierre Radisson was dry-docked for it's regular inspection and repairs as well as for steelwork, piping and paint services, and hydrostatic testing of tanks. Also recently departed from the dry dock, was the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC car and passenger RO/RO ferry, Camille-Marcoux . The Camille-Marcoux underwent the following services while in dry dock: steelwork, mechanical and painting as part of it's biennial inspections. A special point of interest - this recent dry-docking marked the twenty year anniversary of the Camille- Marcoux receiving services exclusively in the VERREAULT dry dock, with a total of 9 dry-dockings over the past twenty-year period. To help recognise this momentous occasion, VERREAULT NAVIGATION hosted a cocktail for various personnel of the S.T.Q. who were presented with a plaque (shown right) to underline the importance of the relationship. At the cocktail ceremony, before employees from both organisations, Denise Verreault, president of Groupe Maritime Verreault , made the following comment: "On behalf of the entire VERREAULT TEAM, allow me to say that we are extremely pleased to be able to celebrate this landmark dry-docking of the Camille Marcoux, it also goes without saying that we at VERREAULT look forward to future visits by the Camille Marcoux - it is indeed a win - win relationship that we maintain with the S.T.Q." Meanwhile Mr. Pierre-Paul Desgagnés, director of Maritime Services for the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC took the opportunity to thank Ms. Verreault for the invitation to the cocktail, as well as to highlight the tenacity and determination of Ms. Verreault and the Verreault team, to have over the years developed such a reputable shipyard in the region - a yard that has never turned down a challenge, no matter what the size. As well, Mr. Desgagnés commented that the success of VERREAULT is "directly linked to the pride of it's employees as well as the courage of it's direction to rise to challenges and not be afraid to improve and grow with the times. It is necessary for us to recall that the rigour guarantees the success " As ever, the late spring/early summer season at Verreault is shaping up to be an extremely busy one with several vessels confirmed for the coming weeks and months. The Vacancier and the Pierre Radisson in the Verreault dry dock, the Hudson at wharf Verreault's tug, the Epinette assists the Pierre Radisson The Camille-Marcoux in dry dock The plaque presented to the S.T.Q. Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Aplri 15, 2005 THE HUDSON AND THE ALIDA GORTHON AT VERREAULT During the first week of March, the VERREAULT dry dock was occupied by the CANADIAN COAST GUARD Offshore Research & Survey vessel, C.C.G.S. Hudson . The Hudson was in for it's special survey, with work required ranging from mechanical, steelwork and blasting and painting below the waterline. The dry-docking marked the second by the Hudson over the past eight month period, following an extensive high pressure hydro-blasting and paint job on all exterior surfaces above the waterline in the summer. Joining the Hudson in dry dock some days later for an emergency dry-docking, was the GORTHON LINES Forest Product Carrier, Alida Gorthon . Work required to the Alida Gorthon included the repair of a badly twisted rudder stock. Taking advantage of the time in dry-dock, GORTHON LINES also decided to have the intermediate dry-docking survey requirements completed by VERREAULT as well. Both vessels departed the dry dock earlier this week. With a number of other vessels lined up over the next several weeks and months, 2005 is shaping up to be an extremely busy year for VERREAULT . The Hudson and the Alida Gorthon in the Verreault dry dock The Hudson in the Verreault dry dock The Alida Gorthon in the Verreault dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com February 17, 2005 THE SAUNIÈRE AT VERREAULT FOR STEEL WORK The SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT Dry Bulk Carrier , Saunière, was in dry dock for steel replacement, as well as a variety of maintenance work and repair related issues in January. Especially significant to our regular clients, is the fact that the recent dry-docking of the Saunière marks the first time a VERREAULT client took advantage of the recently launched V POINTS Rewards Program - resulting in noticeable overall savings. VERREAULT NAVIGATION is pleased to report that for this particular visit, SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT took advantage of the Dry-Docking Package as well as the In Dry Dock Services Package and Wharfage Services Package by way of their previously accrued allotment of V POINTS . These V POINTS were accumulated when another of their vessels, the Algoport, was dry-docked on two separate occasions in the spring of 2004. Of course, SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT will also receive further V POINTS based on the work done this time around. VERREAULT NAVIGATION is looking forward to seeing their other clients make use of their own V POINTS in the very near future - allowing them to discover firsthand, the significant and valuable savings on offer through this highly innovative and unique Rewards Program. Finally, VERREAULT NAVIGATION busy as usual, has already secured several bookings for the coming months. The Saunière in the Verreault dry dock The Saunière departing the Verreault dry dock The Saunière at wharf Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com November 9, 2004 RECENT ACTIVITIES AT GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to report on much noteworthy activity in the time that has passed since our last newsletter was issued in mid-September. This period of activity began with the dry-docking of two FISHERIES AND OCEANS vessels in mid-August. The Offshore Research & Survey vessel, C.C.G.S. Hudson and the Light Icebreaker/Major Navaids Tender, C.C.G.S. George R. Pearkes , were both in dry dock and later at wharf for just over a month's worth of work each. The George R. Pearkes received mechanical and cosmetic work, as well as regular inspection and survey oriented services, while the Hudson underwent hydro-blasting and painting services on all external surfaces above the waterline. Following the departure of these two FISHERIES AND OCEANS vessels, the CANADIAN FORCES AUXILARY VESSEL, Quest , entered the dry, along with the Armand Imbeau , one of two SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUEBEC (S.T.Q.) ferries that provides auto and passenger service between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine at the mouth of the Saguenay River. The Quest , which is managed by SNC-LAVALIN under an In Service Support Contract with the CROWN , was dry-docked for primarily cosmetic related services, including complete sandblasting and painting of the vessel, with specific hydroblasting and painting of all exterior decks. Some mechanical work was also conducted, including the removal and survey of the shaft. Meanwhile, the Armand Imbeau underwent regular 4 year survey related work. Immediately following the undocking of the Armand Imbeau and the Quest , the dry dock was occupied by the Jos Dêschenes , yet another S.T.Q. vessel which also operates between Tadoussac and Baie-Sainte-Catherine, and the GROUPE C.T.M.A. C.T.M.A. Voyageur , which provides cargo service between Souris, P.E.I., Cap-Aux-Meules in the Magdalene Islands and Matane. The Jos Deschênes underwent the same survey style treatment as the Armand Imbeau , while the C.T.M.A. Voyageur saw VERREAULT conduct equal parts mechanical, steel and paint related repairs and services. Finally, the month of September saw GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT contribute to and take part in the celebrations for the INSTITUT MARITIME DU QUÉBEC's 60th anniversary . Once again, GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT would like publicly to acknowledge the important role that the Insititute plays in the Québec and Canadian marine industries. Congratulations to the Institute on 60 years of contributions to the local and international marine workforce! Hydro-blasting the Hudson The Hudson and George R. Pearkes The Quest and the Armand Imbeau The C.T.M.A. Voyageur and the Jos Deschênes Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com September 10, 2004 THE CICERO AND THE GEORGES ALEXANDRE LEBEL RETURN TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION The management and production at GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to have welcomed back a preferred customer to their ship repair facilities. Following several years of absence from the VERREAULT dry dock, OCEANEX recently returned to Les Méchins for maintenance requirements on one of it's three ro/ro container ships, the 483 foot long Cicero . The Cicero , which sails between Montréal, Québec and St. John's, Newfoundland, delivering consumer and industrial cargoes, arrived at the end of July for what amounted to roughly 3 weeks worth of inspections, maintenance, steel, and mechanical repairs. In the wake of the Cicero's departure, the dry dock was occupied by yet another preferred and loyal client vessel, the Georges Alexandre Lebel . The COGÉMA rail ferry that operates between Matane and Baie-Comeau underwent rapid mechanical work over a relatively short 3 day period. Of course, as with all of our preferred clients, OCEANEX and COGÉMA will be rewarded for their recent visits with allotments of V POINTS , allowing them to benefit from free service packages relating to vessel repairs and maintenance during the next three year period. With several contracts already underwayand a number of confirmations through toOctober already in place, the late summer /early autumn season is shaping up to be asbusy as the spring and early summerseasons. The Cicero at Verreault Navigation The Georges Alexandre Lebel at Verreault Navigation Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com July 19, 2004 UPDATE ON SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION There has been a high volume of vessel dry-dockings at VERREAULT NAVIGATION within the past several weeks. Following roughly 3 weeks in dry dock for emergency repairs involving significant steel replacement, the SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT self-unloader, Algoport , departed Les Méchins in mid June with several newly constructed double bottom modules in place. The three modules, which were required to renew the damaged hull and double bottom areas, were constructed on site in the VERREAULT steel shop, then skilfully and rapidly installed by VERREAULT NAVIGATION workers in order to facilitate a speedy return to operations for the Algoport and her crew. Immediately following the departure of the Algoport , the Felix-Antoine-Savard entered the dry dock. The S.T.Q. ferry spent just over one week in dry dock for routine inspections and maintenance, as well as major repairs to a damaged Schottel thruster. Most recently, the east end of the dry dock was occupied twice with consecutive visits by QUÉBEC CARTIER MINING's Vachon and EASTERN CANADA TOWING's , Pointe-Sept-Îles . As with the Felix-Antoine-Savard , both tugs were dry-docked primarily for regular maintenance and inspections and in both cases, necessary repairs were completed in under two weeks. In keeping with the active schedule maintained during the past six months, the Summer season doesn't show any signs of slowing down, with impending visits by the OCEANEX ro/ro containership, Cicero , COGÉMA 's rail ferry, Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and a further two S.T.Q. passenger/auto ferries still on the horizon. The Algoport in dry dock The Felix-Antoine-Savard at wharf The Vachon in dry dock prior to departure Sandblasting the Pointe-Sept-Îles Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com May 31, 2004 THE ARCTIC DEPARTS LES M CHINS After roughly two weeks of general maintenance, including inspections, piping and mechanical repairs, sandblasting and painting, the FEDNAV -owned, ANGLO EASTERN -managed, ice class O.B.O. Arctic , has departed the VERREAULT dry dock. This dry-docking marks the 4th consecutive visit by the Arctic to VERREAULT NAVIGATION . Preparing Fednav's Arctic for undocking THE ALGOPORT RETURNS TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS Immediately following the departure of the Arctic , the dry dock is once again occupied by the SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT , self-unloader, Algoport . Having recently completed a dry-docking for regular maintenance in March, the Algoport has since returned to VERREAULT NAVIGATION following recent damages which were incurred while transiting the western coast of Newfoundland. Damages to the vessel were isolated to double bottom tanks on the starboard side towards the stern. Upon inspection, it was determined that the vessel should return to dry dock for repairs prior to completing any previously scheduled runs. In keeping with the highly efficient emergency repairs performed on another vessel earlier in the year, VERREAULT NAVIGATION will make every effort to deliver the vessel in as short a time frame as possible. A 24 hour a day, 7 day a week schedule will be maintained in order to minimise any further delays to an already occupied schedule of cargoes. As reported previously, other vessels slated for dry dock time in the coming months include EASTERN CANADA TOWING tug, Pointe-Sept-Îles , COGÉMA's Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and three SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC ferries. Seaway Marine Transport's Algoport in dry dock for emergency repairs Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com April 28, 2004 GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT AND VERREAULT NAVIGATION OFFICIALLY LAUNCH V POINTS Following many months of research and development and client consultation, GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT and VERREAULT NAVIGATION are pleased to finally announce the launch of their newly realised client-oriented, Rewards Program , V POINTS . Officially introduced to many of our clients at the GROUPE MARITIME VERREAULT suite during the 69th annual Grunt Club Dinner , V POINTS is a Rewards Program aimed at the host of loyal clients who regularly visit the shipyard for the maintenance and repair needs of their fleets. The program, who's concept should not be entirely foreign to those familiar with Air Miles (or other, similarly fashioned rewards programs), offers clients free repair and maintenance-related services, in exchange for points that have been accumulated following the completion of work on preceding vessels. Thus far, the program has elicited an extremely positive reaction from regular customers. To date, representatives from both GROUPE C.T.M.A. and SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT have expressed enthusiasm over this innovative approach to rewarding their repeat patronage. In the coming days, VERREAULT NAVIGATION's valued clients can expect a package outlining the details of this new, forward thinking and client oriented, initiatives program. We look forward to seeing each and every one of them take advantage of V POINTS as it has been developed with them in mind! UPDATE ON RECENT YARD ACTIVITIES Currently in the dry dock, and lined up for end of the month departures are the TRANSPORTNANUK ro/ro heavy lift vessel, Aivik and the SHELL CANADA -owned / V.SHIPS -managed bunkerbarge M/T Arca . The M/T Arca , which has been on site for the past several months, will depart LesM chins for Montr al with a skillfully installed, new, second hull. The Aivik has undergone repairsand maintenance at the VERREAULT facilities in preparation of an upcoming season of operationsin various ports off the Eastern Arctic including communities in Nunavut and Nunavik . With the departure of these vessels and analready busy late winter / early spring seasonbehind us, activities in the shipyard aren'tshowing any signs of slowing down for theremainder of the spring and early summer.Already confirmed for dry-docking in the comingweeks and months are the EASTERN CANADATOWING tug, Pointe-Sept-Îles , FEDNAV's iceclassO.B.O. Arctic , COGEMA's Georges-Alexandre-Lebel and two S.T.Q. (SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC) ferries, JosDesch nes and the F lix Antoine Savard . Transport Nanuk's ro/ro heavy lift vessel, Aivik in dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com March 19, 2004 C.T.M.A. VACANCIER RETURNS TO VERREAULT NAVIGATIONFOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS Following damages sustained to the port side corner and it's stern door ramp, the NAVIGATION MADELEINE / GROUPE C.T.M.A. vessel C.T.M.A. Vacancier arrived at the Les Méchins wharf for emergency steel and mechanical repairs on the morning of Wednesday, March 10, 2004. The vessel, which was last in dry dock during the spring of 2003 for the installation of new bridge wings, was damaged when it struck the wharf while fighting strong winds at Cap-Aux-Meules in the Magdalen Islands early last week. It is expected that repairs to the vessel, which will be completed alongside the wharf, should be terminated by the 23rd of March. C.T.M.A. Vacancier arrives at wharf with assistance from the Epinette II ,Les M chins, March 10, 2004 Work on the C.T.M.A. Vacancier advances, March 16, 2004 DOUBLE-HULLING OF M/T ARCA CONTINUES There has been a flurry of other recent activities on site at the VERREAULT shipyard during the past month and a half. As reported in January, the SHELL CANADA -owned, V.SHIPS -managed bunker barge M/T Arca is currently undergoing the process of obtaining a double-hull. The majority of the critical steelwork on the M/T Arca was completed yesterday, and earlier today the bunker barge was floated out of the dry dock and moored at the adjoining wharf, where remaining work will continue alongside. The M/T Arca will return to the dry dock for remaining steelwork, as well as sandblasting and painting of it's newly installed second hull in the coming weeks. M/T Arca in dry dock, March, 2004 C.T.M.A. TRAVERSIER MADELEINE IN FOR THREE WEEKS IN FEBRUARY Other activities, have included the arrival and departure of another GROUPE C.T.M.A. vessel, the Madeleine , over a three week period commencing in early February. The Madeleine was in dry dock for it's regular two year survey and maintenance in anticipation of a busy tourism season on it's run between the Magdalene Islands and Prince Edward Island. The Madeleine departed Les Méchins on February 21. Preparing the Madeleine for undocking TRANS-ST-LAURENT AT VERREAULT FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE Immediately following the departure of the Madeleine, the space at the east end of the dry dock was occupied by the CLARKE TRANSPORT / TRAVERSE RIVIÈRE-DULOUP SAINT-SIMÉON ferry Trans-St-Laurent , which was in for regular maintenance work. The Trans-St-Laurent departed the dry dock yesterday. The Trans-St-Laurent in dry dock SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT 'S ALGOPORT LAYED UP AT LES M CHINS Finally, layed up at wharf since its arrival at Les Méchins in early February, is the 658 ft. SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT -operated self-unloader, Algoport . Topside work had already begun on the Algoport in anticipation of it's entry into the dry dock today. Work to be performed on the Algoport while in the dry dock includes steel replacement, as well as sandblasting and painting services. The Algoport at wharf, Les M chins Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com January 24, 2004 M/T ARCA TO BE DOUBLE HULLED AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION The V. SHIPS -managed, and SHELL CANADA -owned bunker barge M/T Arca , which operates inMontr al harbour, supplying bunker oil to other vessels, is currently in the VERREAULT dry dock in order to undergo the process of obtaining a double-hull. The process, which should take roughly 3 months to complete, comes well in advance of proposed legislation which will, in all likelyhood, demand that all Canadian oil tankers have a second hull for environmental safety purposes. This initiative demonstrates a forward thinking approach to increasing operations standards and safety levels in Canadian waterways on the part of SHELL CANADA . It goes without saying that everyoneat VERREAULT is pleased to be taking part in this project. M/T Arca at wharf, December, 2003 M/T Arca in dry dock, January, 2004 Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Newsletter Archives: December 2, 2003 - MARINER SEA SET TO RETURN TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION, THE JOSEPH SAVARD DEPARTS October 10, 2003 - JANE ANN IV TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS, WORK ON SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER ADVANCES ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE September 4, 2003 - VERREAULT NAVIGATION INC., LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT INC. AND LES ATELIERS MARITIMES VERREAULT INC. IS0 9001 : 2000 CERTIFIED, AQVIQ DEPARTS, MARTHA L. BLACK ARRIVES August 11, 2003 - TRANSFORMATION OF ICE BREAKER INTO RESEARCH VESSEL COMPLETE, SECOND FAROCAN FISHING VESSEL AQVIQ IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT V.N. July 10, 2003 - HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) UPDATE, FAROCAN INC. BRINGS KINGUK AND AQVIQ TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION and RIGEL'S M/V JADE STAR DEPARTS VERREAULT NAVIGATION May 28, 2003 - HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) AND CAMILLE MARCOUX AT LES MÉCHINS April 28, 2003 - A BUSY SPRING AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION April 4, 2003 - VERREAULT NAVIGATION ADOPTS KAIZEN PHILOSOPHY February 18, 2003 - MARINER SEA AND POINTE AUX BASQUES DRYDOCK AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION December 5, 2002 - STERLING CARRIER DEPARTS LES MÉCHINS December 5, 2002 - STELLANOVA UPDATE November 12, 2002 - JUMBO CHOOSES VERREAULT NAVIGATION V Points - Service Packages Service Packages IN DRYDOCK SERVICES DRY-DOCKING WHARFAGE SERVICES ENGINEERING SERVICES In Dry Dock Services * FOR VESSELS OF ALL SIZES Installation & Removal of gangway Connection & Disconnection of fresh water line Connection & Disconnection of electricity Connection & Disconnection of telephone/fax Connection & Disconnection of fire line Connection & Disconnection of sewage line 250,000 Points * does not included consumption charges associated with various services, limited strictly to connection and disconnection related costs. Dry-docking Services * DRY-DOCKING, SMALL VESSEL up to250 ft (76 m) Up to 3 Laydays Mooring and unmooring Docking and undocking (including setting of blocks) Service of tug* Pilot Services 1,250,000 Points DRY-DOCKING, MEDIUM VESSEL 250-500 ft (76 m - 152 m) Up to 3 Laydays Mooring and unmooring Docking and undocking (including setting of blocks) Service of tug* Pilot Services 1,500,000 Points DRY-DOCKING, LARGE VESSEL 500-750 ft (152 m - 229 m) Up to 3 Laydays Mooring and unmooring Docking and undocking (including setting of blocks) Service of tug* Pilot Services 2,000,000 Points * limited to 1 (one) move per package Wharfage Services * WHARFAGE, SMALL VESSEL up to250 ft (76 m) Up to 3 days at wharf Installation & Removal of gangway Connection & Disconnection of shore power Connection & Disconnection of telephone Garbage Installation 250,000 Points WHARFAGE, MEDIUM VESSEL 250-500 ft (76 m - 152 m) Up to 3 days at wharf Installation & Removal of gangway Connection & Disconnection of shore power Connection & Disconnection of telephone Garbage Installation 300,000 Points WHARFAGE, LARGE VESSEL 500-750 ft (152 m - 229 m) Up to 3 days at wharf Installation & Removal of gangway Connection & Disconnection of shore power Connection & Disconnection of telephone Garbage Installation 350,000 Points * does not included consumption charges associated with various services, limited strictly to connection and disconnection related costs. Engineering Services * ENGINEERING SERVICES, SMALL VESSEL up to250 ft (76 m) Hull frames marking Thickness measurement: 0-25 spots Rudder stock measurement * Tail shaft measurement 250,000 Points ENGINEERING SERVICES, MEDIUM VESSEL 250-500 ft (76 m - 152 m) Hull frames marking Thickness measurement: 0-50 spots Rudder stock measurement * Tail shaft measurement 275,000 Points ENGINEERING SERVICES, LARGE VESSEL 500-750 ft (152 m - 229 m) Hull frames marking Thickness measurement: 0-75 spots Rudder stock measurement * Tail shaft measurement 300,000 Points * does not included removal or re-installation of rope guard and/or water plates Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - December 2, 2003 December 2, 2003 MARINER SEA SET TO RETURN TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION, THE JOSEPH SAVARD DEPARTS In the coming days, VERREAULT NAVIGATION will be pleased to welcome back the SECUNDA MARINE S ERVICES offshore supply vessel Mariner Sea . The former cable laying vessel will enter the dry dock for the second time this year for a general maintenance and services visit following 8 months of work in it's new role as an offshore supply vessel. This second visit follows the intensive and highly successful 3 month strip out and refit at the VERREAULT facilities between the months of February and April of this year. Also in the VERREAULT dry dock recently, was the STQ (SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC) auto and passenger ferry Joseph Savard . The vessel was in dry dock between the 11th and 27th of November and underwent various mechanical services. Mariner Sea at wharf, April 2003 Joseph Savard departs the dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - August 11, 2003 October 10, 2003 JANE ANN IV TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS, WORK ON SIR WILLIAM ALEXANDER ADVANCES ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE Following damages sustained last week, the GREAT LAKES TRANSPORT push tug, Jane Ann IV has put in for emergency repairs at VERREAULT . The vessel's stay in dry dock will see itundergo around the clock repairs and modifications to it's damaged propulsion and steering system in order to allow for a rapid delivery time . The Verreault team will complete necessary steel and mechanical work on all of the damaged variable pitch blades as well as the removal and changing of several seals. However, the most significant item included in the workscope is the repair and modification of the vessel's four rudders in order to allow for improved future functionality and maneuverability. Meanwhile, despite the unexpected arrival of the Jane Ann IV , work on the recently awarded Sir William Alexander contract continues to advance at a rapid pace. The CANADIAN COAST GUARD light icebreaker and major navaids tender from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia arrived in Les Méchins on the 28th of September prior to the departure of the Martha L. Black . The Sir William Alexander is in dry dock for roughly a months worth of regular mechanical and steel maintenance as well as sandblasting and painting. Other irregular workscopes included in the contract are the renewal of several interior cabins and the machining of the vessel's two propulsion shafts. Sir William Alexander enters dry dock Martha L. Black at wharf Jane Ann IV in dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - August 11, 2003 September 4, 2003 VERREAULT NAVIGATION INC., LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT INC. AND LES ATELIERS MARITIMES VERREAULT INC. IS0 9001 : 2000 CERTIFIED VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc., LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT inc. and LES ATELIERS MARITIMES VERREAULT inc. are happy to announce their recently acquired certification under IS0 9001 : 2000 . Through the endeavours of the three companies and their various employees, and under the supervision of Quality Control Director, Michel Gratton, the companies now boast the International Organization for Standardization 9001 : 2000 certificate. This upgrade in ISO status reflects the successful adaptation to meet ISO's various standards and quality management requirements . The principal changes associated with the certification include not only observing the quality standards set by ISO, but also an increased emphasis on the continuous improvement of the various companies and the quality of work they produce . This certification comes as yet another example of how Groupe Maritime Verreault inc. and it's production companies are continually enhancing the level of service and satisfaction which they provide to their valued clientele . AQVIQ DEPARTS, MARTHA L. BLACK ARRIVES All maintenance and repairs on the FAROCAN inc. fishing vessel Aqviq have been succesfully completed . The vessel exited the dry dock early in the a.m. of Friday, August 29th and departed Les Méchins for Mulgrave, Nova Scotia the following afternoon. Following the departure of the Aqviq , the dry dock is once again occupied with the arrivial of the CANADIAN COAST GUARD light icebreaker and navaids tender, Martha L. Black on Saturday, August 30th. The vessel is expected to be in dry dock for approximately 4 weeks worth of regular service and maintenance, including steel work, sandblasting and re-painting of the hull. Other work scopes include hydrostatic testing and painting in several tanks as well as various mechanical repairs. Aqviq prior to undocking Martha L. Black in dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - August 11, 2003 August 11, 2003 TRANSFORMATION OF ICE BREAKER INTO RESEARCH VESSEL COMPLETE Following just over 3 months of intensive structural and cosmetic repairs and modifications, the transformation of the newly renamed, 98 meter long, FISHERIES AND OCEANS ice breaker, Amundsen (formerly the Sir John Franklin ) into an Arctic research vessel has been successfully completed. The vessel departed dry dock on Saturday, August 2nd and has remained at wharf for an additional 10 days for the completion of all final work. Through the combined efforts of VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. and LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT inc. , the transformed vessel is now equipped with seven newly constructed and fully functioning, specialized wet and dry laboratories including nitrogen , refrigeration and dark rooms as well as paleooceanographic and coring labs. Other significant research facilities include the introduction of an 8x8 foot wide "moon pool" outfitted with a hydraulic shell door, watertight hatch and hydraulic sliding doors providing access to an adjoining CTD Rosette room . Installed in the CTD Rosette room is a telescopic beam and winch for the lowering of the remote operated Rosette and R.O.V. (Remote Operated Vehicle) which are capable of taking scientific readings and images up to a maximum depth of 6000 meters. Also newly installed on the bottom of the vessel's hull is a sophisticated 4.1 meter long multi beam echo sounde r transmitter and 2.76 meter long receiver, allowing for further advanced measurements and readings. Finally, located on the vessels bow and starboard decks, are two newly constructed 'A' frames (10 ton and 2.5 ton) with high power winches for additional sample taking and equipment and material manoeuvering capabilities. The vessel departs Les Méchins on Thursday, August 14th for crew and supply embarkation in Québec City and is expected to depart for it's inaugural 1 year research expedition off the Mckenzie plateau in the Western Arctic in the coming weeks. Amundsen at wharf Installation of the hydraulic door SECOND FAROCAN FISHING VESSEL AQVIQ IN FOR MAINTENANCE AT V.N. Also, as previously reported, the FAROCAN inc. shrimp fishing and processing vessel "Aqviq" is in dry dock for regular maintenance, including major repairs to the rudder and propeller as well as sandblasting, painting and some minor steelwork. The vessel entered dry dock on August 2nd. Aqviq in dry dock Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - July 10, 2003 July 10, 2003 HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) UPDATE Work on the Hull 2000-02 (Sir John Franklin) is advancing, with several stages of it's conversion into an Arctic research platform well underway. Included in these advancements are the gutting, sandblasting and refitting of the stern maindeck in preparation of the installation of laboratory facilities which are currently under construction on site. Also in progress is the preparation of several decks that will house the future moon pool and related facilities, a major component of which is the installation of a hydraulic door that will allow researchers access to the waters below the vessel. As reported previously, the transformation of the vessel is expected to last until early August. Hull 2000-02 in dry dock FAROCAN INC. BRINGS KINGUK AND AQVIQ TO VERREAULT NAVIGATION Also currently in dry dock is the FAROCAN inc. shrimp fishing and processing vessel Kinguk . The Kinguk is in for repairs and maintenance services and is expected to depart in mid July. It's visit to VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. will be followed by it's sister ship, the Aqviq , which will undergo similar work in late July. Kinguk in dry dock RIGEL'S M/V JADE STAR DEPARTS VERREAULT NAVIGATION Finally, VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. is also happy to report the completion of work on the RIGEL SHIPPING CANADA inc. tanker M/V Jade Star . The timely departure of the vessel on Saturday, June 14th made for a brief but productive stay at Les Méchins. The vessel spent 9 days in dry dock and an additional 2 days at wharf for work and maintenance that included mechanical and steelwork services, as well as sandblasting and painting of the hull. Of the other major work performed, the vessel's time in dry dock saw VERREAULT NAVIGATION replace several sections of steel on the hull of the vessel. M/V Jade Star prior to undocking Should you wish any further information on these projects or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - May 28, 2003 May 28, 2003 HULL 2000-02 (SIR JOHN FRANKLIN) AND CAMILLE MARCOUX AT LES MÉCHINS VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. and LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT inc. have embarked on a joint effort project in the dry docking and transformation of a former FISHERIES AND OCEANS ice breaker into an Arctic research vessel. The Hull 2000-02 (formerly the Sir John Franklin ), a class 1200, 100-m long icebreaker is in the early stages of it's transformation into a state-of-the-art, fully-equipped, research platform for the Canadian Arctic Shelf Exchange Study. Modifications to the vessel include the addition of a dynamic positioning system, a moon pool with internal and external access, a multi-beam echo-sounder, an acoustic well and a fast deployment and recovery launch, as well as the transformation of over 340 m2 of internal and external space into laboratories. The project will see LES CHANTIERS VERREAULT performing all of the transformation work while VERREAULT NAVIGATION will see through all the repairs and maintenance performed on the vessel. The transformation of the vessel is expected to last until late summer with the vessel departing for the Arctic in early September. Also in for regular maintenance is the STQ (SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC) passenger and vehicle ferry, Camille Marcoux . The ferry, which runs between Matane and Baie Comeau will undergo scheduled repair and maintenance work. Generally three weeks worth of work, the vessel will be completed in roughly two weeks and is expected to depart the dry dock at the end of May. Hull 2000-02 (Sir John Franklin) and Camille Marcoux at Les Méchins Should you wish any further information on this project or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - April 28, 2003 April 28, 2003 A BUSY SPRING AT VERREAULT NAVIGATION The MILLENNIUM SHIPPING ltd. general cargo vessel Victoria Pride arrived at VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. on Friday, April 11 for repairs following damages sustained during a collision in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Work on the Victoria Pride involved the removal and replacement of steel to the starbord side at the stern of the vessel. Three modules were constructed and installed rapidly and with ease in order to accomodate a departure date of April 24. Also at VERREAULT in dry dock are the SECUNDA MARINE SERVICES Ltd. offshore supply vessel Mariner Sea and the NAVIGATION MADELEINE Inc. passenger ferry CTMA Vacancier . The CTMA Vacancier is in dry dock for the installation of new aluminum bridgewings as well as a general inspection, mechanical repairs, sandblasting and painting. The bridgewings, which were constructed by VERREAULT NAVIGATION prior to the arrival of the vessel are now in the process of being skillfully installed. The CTMA Vacancier and Mariner Sea are expected to depart dry dock in early May in order to continue work in their respective trades. Mariner Sea , CTMA Vacancier and Victoria Pride at Verreault Navigation Should you wish any further information on this project or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc. 146 Rue Principale Les Méchins, (Québec) Canada G0J 1T0 Phone: 418.729.3733 Fax: 418.729.3285 serge.desrosiers@groupeverreault.com Return to Current Newsletter Groupe Maritime Verreault - Newsletter Archive - April 4, 2003 April 4, 2003 VERREAULT NAVIGATION ADOPTS KAIZEN PHILOSOPHY GROUPE MARATIME VERREAULT inc. and VERREAULT NAVIGATION inc. are pleased to announce the completion of an intensive, ten day long Kaizen under the direction of TOPTECH