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Minister Highlights Genoa Design as Contributor to Outstanding Work of Ocean Technology Sector

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology:

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Newfoundland and Labrador has the largest ocean economy in Canada and we are capitalizing on this to generate economic growth. We have outstanding education and research facilities and an impressive cluster of companies to support the growing ocean industry in Canada and around the world. Today, I want to give you a few examples of the leading, cutting edge companies that are proud to call Newfoundland and Labrador home. These companies are making their mark not just locally, but around the globe.

Genoa Design International has been in business for 25 years and provides production design and 3D modeling services to shipbuilding and offshore industries. Most recently, they entered into a teaming agreement with Seaspan Shipyards to create Canada’s future Polar Icebreaker. Very exciting news!

 

Read the Full:   Ministerial Statement