Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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North Vancouver, British Columbia
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Since 1886
Seaspan ULC is a Canadian maritime company headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1886 and reported to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees with estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and provides shipbuilding, ship repair, marine transportation, and ferry services, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors. In November 2026, it placed a steel order with Algoma and Stigterstaal for Canada's next generation of icebreakers.
Seaspan ULC at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1886
Headquarters
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Military & Defense
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
140 years in operation (founded 1886).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Seaspan ULC is a Canadian maritime company headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1886 and reported to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees with estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and provides shipbuilding, ship repair, marine transportation, and ferry services, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors. In November 2026, it placed a steel order with Algoma and Stigterstaal for Canada's next generation of icebreakers.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1886 |
Headquarters | North Vancouver, British Columbia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Seaspan ULC makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and lists steel, welding, coating, forged, and lighting products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, LED, Coating, Welding, Forged, Lighting (source: seaspan.com).
Certifications
Seaspan ULC is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — seaspan.com
ISO 9001 — seaspan.com
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Seaspan places record-breaking Canadian steel order with Algoma, Stigterstaal to build Canada’s next generation of icebreakers - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
2026-09-09 — Seaspan awarded a submarine maintenance contract extension by Babcock Canada through 2032 - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
2026-07-14 — Seaspan signs with Damen for two ASD Tugs 2813 at ITS - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
2026-05-21 — Fueling the future of clean shipping: Seaspan Energy and MOL sign annual LNG bunkering agreement for car carriers in Port of Vancouver - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
2026-02-12 — Seaspan awards contract to Alberta’s Confined Space Robotics to enhance shipbuilding processes - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
2026-01-29 — TKMS, Seaspan Shipyards sign teaming agreement to support sovereign sustainment for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project - Seaspan (seaspan.com)
Company details
Seaspan was reported in September 2026 to have received a submarine maintenance contract extension from Babcock Canada through 2032. Seaspan ULC was founded in 1886, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 140 years in operation (founded 1886). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Seaspan ULC make?
Seaspan ULC is a Canadian maritime company headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 1886 and reported to have 1,000 to 5,000 employees with estimated revenue of $250 to $500 million. The company is privately held and provides shipbuilding, ship repair, marine transportation, and ferry services, serving the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, military-defense, and industrial-equipment sectors. In November 2026, it placed a steel order with Algoma and Stigterstaal for Canada's next generation of icebreakers.
Where is Seaspan ULC headquartered?
Seaspan ULC is headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia (10 Pemberton Ave, North Vancouver, British Columbia, V7P 2R1).
When was Seaspan ULC founded?
Seaspan ULC was founded in 1886.
How big is Seaspan ULC?
Seaspan ULC has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Seaspan ULC hold?
Seaspan ULC lists ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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