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Footage from the Almirante Viel’s second voyage to Antarctica. This was taken on February 23rd at Marguerite Bay as we tested the vessel’s performance in ice trials. We ran the constant speed/constant power test at 4 ship speeds and took various measurements of mechanical, electrical, navigational, ice, and environmental conditions. We then performed the 360-degree turning circle test. ASMAR | Armada de Chile #icetrials #icebreakers #Antarctica #Chile #shipdesign #vesselperformance

We are excited to share our participation in the Almirante Viel’s second journey to Antarctica – this time with Jason DSouza, B.Eng, Google PMP on board the vessel! He set sail February 16th from Punta Arenas, Chile and the team braved the Drake Passage, crossed the 66th parallel, endured ice trials in Marguerite Bay, completed resupply and logistics missions at Carvajal Base, Yelcho Base, Fildes Bay/George Island bases, Arturo Prat Base and O’Higgins base, and conducted a hydrographic survey in Snow Bay.   As you can see, the beauty of Antarctica never ceases to amaze those who visit but we were quickly reminded of the unpredictable weather and challenging environment, experiencing freezing rain and choppy seas throughout the journey. Thank you to ASMAR and the Armada de Chile for having us on board as we tested the vessel’s performance in harsh ice conditions, gathered valuable data to verify design considerations and obtained vessel performance feedback which is a vital part of the design process. #icebreakers #Antarctica #icetrials #shipdesign #navalarchitecture #marineengineering #Chile

Did you know that VARD is the undisputed leader in the design and construction of Ice Patrol Vessels? ❄️🌊 👉 From the Norwegian Coast Guard’s KV Svalbard to the Royal Canadian Navy’s Harry DeWolf-class AOPVs and the Jan Mayen class, our expertise in Arctic-capable solutions is unmatched. 👉 The success of KV Svalbard directly influenced the development of the AOPV program, reinforcing the strength of our experience and knowledge in this specialized ship type. 👉 Our vessels are built for extreme environments, supporting polar security, search and rescue, and scientific operations worldwide. 🌎 Visit our website to read more: www.vard.com Vard Marine Inc #vard #icebreaker #icepatrolvessel #KVsvalbard #Harrydewolfclass #KVjanmayen #integratedvaluechain

Attention all suppliers! At Vard Marine, we value the relationships with our Suppliers, as they are key to delivering high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective projects. We strive to work with Suppliers who prioritize sustainable development, and are environmentally, socially, and economically responsible. To streamline onboarding, all potential Suppliers must register on the Fincantieri E-Procurement site, e-NGAGE, as VARD and its parent company, Vard Group AS, are part of the global Fincantieri group. Please follow the steps outlined in the link below to complete your new Supplier onboarding: https://lnkd.in/gC-bHbzz If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact procurement@vardmarineinc.com.

Thank you to Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) for an excellent awards ceremony and breakfast! Congratulations to all the remarkable leaders and special shoutout to our very own Anita Hayford-Arthur once again. Being surrounded by such empowering women and hearing their stories was truly inspiring. We can’t wait to join again next year! #WiDSBreakfast2025 #WomenInDefence #Empowerment 

We are pleased to introduce our nominee for Women in Defence and Security (WiDS)'s remarkable leader. Meet Anita Hayford-Arthur! Anita Hayford-Arthur has been with Vard Marine since 2020. In her 5 years with the company, she has quickly become a pivotal player and a heavily relied upon employee across multiple facets of the company. This includes her work on the project management team as a Project Controller and critically, her work as the Office Manager for our Ottawa office. Her dedication and attention to detail is second to none and her efforts not only reflect extremely positively on her but they allow Vard Marine to place our customers front and centre, both by ensuring our project work is executed on time and in accordance with our obligations, but by also going above and beyond in providing a welcoming and professional environment in which to undertake our work and engage our clients. Anita inspires her colleagues in the organization with her can-do attitude, setting a high bar for consistent performance and accountability. Her efforts have contributed positively to company-wide esprit-de-corps and set a very positive example for her co-workers and the management team alike. Anita is being nominated as a WiDS Remarkable Leader for her dedication to customer service, her professionalism, excellence in project management, and for showing tremendous leadership skills and high-potential early in her career with Vard Marine. We truly appreciate Anita and all that she does for Vard Marine. #WomenInDefence #RemarkableLeader #Leadership

We are thrilled to be attending the Women in Defence and Security (WiDS)'s 2025 Annual Awards Breakfast March 6th at the Rogers Centre in Ottawa! #DYK in Vard Marine… Women make up 20% of executive roles Women make up 27% of leadership positions Women make up 27% of our workforce We recognize that women remain underrepresented in STEM roles across the industry, and there is still significant work to be done. As a company, one of our goals is to advance gender equity and continue the conversation around the challenges and barriers women face in these fields. Let’s work together to increase these percentages and create a more inclusive future for all. #WomenInDefence #STEM #engineering

March is National Engineering Month! We would like to highlight the accomplishments of one of our project naval architects, Oleksiy Serdyuk, P.Eng. He was one of the recipients of Canadian Defence Review's Top 40 Under 40 Aerospace and Defence Professionals last year. Oleksiy is a project naval architect at Vard Marine, where he has worked on major vessel design programs for both Canadian and international clients since 2016. He has contributed to projects such as the Joint Support Ship for the Royal Canadian Navy, US Coast Guard's Heavy Polar Icebreaker, Canada’s Polar Icebreaker, and the Chilean Navy’s Amphibious and Military Sea Transport Vessels among others. Oleksiy holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. We are incredibly proud of Oleksiy's achievements, which highlight the work ethic, passion, and leadership that define our talented team. His recognition is a testament to the exceptional contributions of our employees in the industry. Read Oleksiy’s full profile here: https://lnkd.in/gvBC42fr. #NationalEngineeringMonth #engineers #maritime #marineengineering #navalarchitecture

If you haven’t heard yet, we’ve moved our Vancouver office! 📍 New location: 2955 Virtual Way, Suite 230, Vancouver, BC, V5M 4X6 📞New phone number: +1 (604) 216-3310 We are sharing this space with our sister company, Vard Electro Canada, and welcome you to visit us at our new home if you haven’t done so already. Our cozy space is still in the Broadway Tech Centre, right across from our old office with a fresh, open-concept design, plenty of natural light, and our scaled ship models on display!

Simon Witt, Development Team Manager, embarked on an extraordinary 22-day journey to Antarctica aboard the Almirante Viel, a Chilean Navy icebreaker designed by Vard Marine Inc and built at ASMAR Talcahuano Shipyard. This vessel is a historic milestone - the largest ever built by ASMAR and the first icebreaker of its kind constructed in South America. On January 9th, Simon set sail to witness its ice trials firsthand, experiencing how the vessel performs in one of the most extreme environments. 🌊 Enjoy the breathtaking scenery he has experienced so far. 👇 📣 At VARD, we have a long history of designing and building ice-class vessels, from advanced polar icebreakers to specialized expedition ships. Our expertise in integrated shipbuilding and technology ensures vessels can navigate, operate, and perform efficiently in the world’s harshest conditions. Visit our website to read more: https://lnkd.in/duKCDFpe #shipdesign #icebreaker #integratedshipbuilding