Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards Selects PEMA Automation

The contract includes a one-side welding station and stiffener mounting and welding stations equipped with hi-tech WeldControl 100 system. The welding automation lines use welding power sources from Lincoln Electric.

The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy is an initiative of the Canadian Government to build new ships for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard. Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards won the right to bid on the non-combat vessels under this strategy and, as such, is proceeding with a $200 million Shipyard Modernization Program to support execution.

As a part of modernization project, Seaspan selected welding automation equipment from Pemamek Oy Ltd. (Loimaa, Finland) for their panel production.

The contract includes a PEMA one-side welding station and stiffener mounting and welding stations equipped with hi-tech WeldControl 100 system. The line is also equipped with a special covered conveyor solution to make working on the line safer and to transport welded panels smoothly.

This new line will substantially increase the shipyard’s productivity and its competitiveness in the market.

Seaspan chose PEMA automation due to the strategic co-operation between Pemamek Oy and the Lincoln Electric Co. (Cleveland, OH). The PEMA welding automation lines use Lincoln PowerWave welding power sources. Lincoln and PEMA equipment together made the solution unique and suitable for shipyard’s needs.

“Seaspan invested in PEMA welding automation because of their solid reputation throughout North America,” says Denis Larose, the facilities interface manager. “We are happy they are providing new technology solutions to our $200 million shipyard modernization program.”

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