TMC bags major contract from Irving Shipbuilding

Under this agreement, TMC will deliver a full marine compressed air system, including compressors for service and control air, for each of the AOPS vessels. Although TMC has not disclosed the contract’s value, the company has expressed enthusiasm for supporting the project.

Christian Ness (pictured), CEO of TMC, highlighted that as a Norway-based supplier, TMC is proud to work with Irving Shipbuilding, indirectly supporting the Canadian Coast Guard and contributing to strengthening Canadian-Norwegian ties. His statement reflects the alignment between the Canadian and Norwegian coast guards, which entered into a cooperative agreement last year aimed at enhancing marine safety and environmental protection.

Known for their reliability and low energy requirements, TMC’s compressors are specifically designed for marine applications, allowing crew to conduct maintenance independently. This focus on operational simplicity and efficiency helps shipowners reduce both fuel and operational costs, as well as emissions. For the Canadian Coast Guard, these AOPS vessels are expected to serve as multi-role platforms with capabilities to support fisheries enforcement along Canada’s east coast, conduct search and rescue, assist in icebreaking, and enhance Canada’s Arctic presence.

Hans Petter Tanum, TMC’s director of sales and business development, emphasizes that TMC’s compressors are engineered solely for marine and offshore use rather than adapted from land-based models. He notes this distinction is essential for ships operating farther offshore and on extended missions—circumstances that these AOPS vessels will routinely encounter.

TMC plans to manufacture the compressors in Europe before transporting them to Irving Shipbuilding’s facilities in Halifax, Nova Scotia.