The Joint Support Ship (JSS) – of which at least two will be built – will provide support to the Royal Canadian Navy’s task groups when they are deployed around the globe. With the JSS, the Navy will have access to essential supplies anywhere they are required, including fuel, food, and more, enabling sustained operations and enhancing mission effectiveness in diverse environments.

On December 13, 2024, the first Joint Support Ship (JSS) – the HMCS Protecteur officially launched for the Royal Canadian Navy at Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyards, marking a significant achievement for Canada’s marine and shipbuilding industry and for Genoa Design International. As the longest vessel ever constructed in Canada, this ship embodies the dedication, innovation, and teamwork of all those involved.

Genoa Design is proud to have provided 3D modelling and production design services for JSS. The experience gained by the more than 310 Genoa employees who worked on the ship is immeasurable as they have been able to apply skills learned on other innovative projects in Canada and the United States.

The HMCS Protecteur, built under Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy, is the latest vessel that demonstrates the importance of growing and fostering a marine industrial capability here at home. It is a remarkable achievement that companies like Genoa Design, with its head office in Newfoundland and Labrador, and Seaspan with shipyards in British Columbia, can collaborate and innovate from coast to coast to modernize the nation’s naval and coast guard fleets.