Westinghouse Electric Company and shipbuilding company Seaspan have signed a memorandum of understanding to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and around the world.
Under the agreement, North Vancouver-based Seaspan has the potential to manufacture key reactor components for Westinghouse’s AP1000 and AP300 nuclear power plants, including pipe spools and steel structures.
With three shipyards in British Columbia and a workforce of 4,000 employees, Seaspan is a leader in shipbuilding, maintenance, and ship repair with experience in delivering complex manufacturing projects. Westinghouse said this aligns well with the requirements of large-scale capital projects such as AP1000 and AP300 reactors.