Ocean Pacific Marine Awarded $74.7 Million RCMP Patrol Vessel Contract, Bringing Major Economic Growth to Campbell River
Campbell River, BC – July 2, 2026 – Ocean Pacific Marine is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $74.7 million contract by the Government of Canada to design and build three Next Generation Police Coastal Patrol Vessels (NG-PCPV) for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's West Coast Marine Services.
The project will see the advanced aluminum patrol vessels designed through a joint venture between Ocean Pacific Marine and Camarc Design, the internationally recognized Scottish naval architecture firm whose high-speed patrol vessel designs are in service with police, coast guard, naval, and rescue agencies around the world. Together, the joint venture will deliver modern, purpose-built vessels that will support the RCMP's critical marine policing mission along British Columbia's 26,000 kilometres of coastline.
The new vessels will replace and modernize the RCMP's existing coastal patrol fleet, improving law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency response, and policing services for remote coastal communities.
"This award represents much more than the design and construction of three vessels," said Bruce Kempling, Founder and President of Ocean Pacific Marine. "It is recognition that a small business from Campbell River can compete on the national stage and deliver world-class marine projects. We are incredibly proud that these vessels will be built here in British Columbia by Canadian tradespeople."
"Ocean Pacific Marine has built a strong reputation over more than four decades, and this award reflects that foundation," said Govinda Advani, Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Pacific Marine. "Our focus now is to build on that by further developing our people and capabilities and becoming a long-term partner to the Government of Canada across the full lifecycle of these vessels—from design and construction through maintenance, sustainment, in-service support, and end-of-life management."
The RCMP contract is expected to generate significant long-term economic benefits for Campbell River and British Columbia’s marine industry. Construction of the three vessels will support skilled employment across welding, marine engineering, electrical and mechanical trades, project management, quality assurance, procurement, and administration, while also creating new job opportunities.
The project will generate substantial work for a broad network of British Columbia-based suppliers and subcontractors, including our key fabrication partner, Bracewell Marine Group, based in Richmond, BC, whose expertise will contribute to the successful delivery of the vessels.
For Campbell River, the award further strengthens the city's growing reputation as a leading centre for marine services including shipbuilding and vessel repair on Canada's West Coast, while supporting apprenticeship and local workforce development, attracting engineering and technical talent, and contributing to regional economic activity over the next several years.
As a proudly Canadian owned company, Ocean Pacific Marine views the award as a recognition of the dedication of its employees, partners, and customers over the past 41 years.
"Our success has always been built on the people who work here and the community that has supported us," said Kempling. "We're honoured to have the opportunity to build these vessels in Campbell River and to showcase the exceptional talent that exists here on Vancouver Island."
Quick Facts
- Contract value: $74.7 million
- Scope: Design and construction of three Next Generation Police Coastal Patrol Vessels
- Customer / operator: RCMP - West Coast Marine Services
- Contracting authority: Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Vessel Specifications: Design: Camarc Design 25-metre series; all-aluminum monohull, approximately 26.8 m overall
- Speed: sustained operations to 28 knots
- Range: 450 nautical miles at sustained speed, with 7-day endurance
- Crew: Four plus two specialist personnel
- Mission Capability: policing, coastal security, dive and underwater recovery support, and towing.
- Class: All three vessels will be built to the same class standard under supervision of a member of the International Association of Classification Societies and in accordance with Transport Canada Regulations
About Ocean Pacific Marine
Founded in 1985, Ocean Pacific Marine has grown to become Vancouver Island’s leading marine services provider of new construction, repair, refit and vessel life-extension services to recreational, commercial and government customers. The company operates a 150-ton Marine Travelift, more than 9,000 square metres of boatyard space, three drive-in sheds, and an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System. Over the past four decades, Ocean Pacific Marine has successfully completed complex projects for the Canadian Coast Guard, Department of National Defence, Royal Canadian Navy, Pacific Pilotage Authority, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and numerous commercial operators across Canada’s West Coast. Ocean Pacific Marine employs a highly skilled workforce dedicated to delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality marine solutions.
Ocean Pacific Marine is recruiting across trades, engineering, and project roles; prospective applicants may apply at https://oceanpacificmarine.com/careers/ .
Media Contact
Laura Kempling | Phone: 250-286-1011 ext. 314 | Email: laurak@oceanpacificmarine.com Website: www.oceanpacificmarine.com