About Us
World class shipbuilding and repair for over 50 years.
Located on the east coast of Canada, Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) provides world-class shipbuilding and repair, drill rig construction and conversion, offshore fabrication, industrial manufacturing, engineering, supply chain management and quality and technical services.
ISI has its primary office at the Halifax Shipyard with other locations in the Maritime Provinces. The Company has been building, repairing and refitting quality vessels and fabricated modules for over 50 years.
Integrating the strengths and expertise of each of our four facilities, ISI provides you with one of the most exceptional combinations of shipbuilding, offshore fabrication, ship repair and engineering services in North America.
Throughout our history, we have successfully served a wide range industries around the globe including navy, coast guard, oil and gas, petrochemical, power generation, pulp and paper, transportation, mining and related heavy industries.
Our attention to Health, Safety and Environmental has been recognized as being world-class. Our facilities regularly achieve zero lost time incidents per year and we have performed 1.4 million manhours without any lost time incidents.
Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI)- Your first call for east coast shipbuilding, conversion, fabrication and repair – (902-423-9271)
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Serving Area
 Irving Shipbuilding Inc. is close to key international shipping routes, within easy reach of the most important Eastern Seaboard ports in the U.S. and boasts sailing distances to New York of less than 600 nautical miles.
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| Locations
 Our headquarters are located in the world’s largest natural harbour, close to the Gulf Stream and on the same latitude as the northern Mediterranean.
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| Our History
 Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) came into the J.D. Irving family of companies in 1959. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built a reputation for internationally acclaimed vessels and take pride in delivering your projects on time and on budget.
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Social Responsibility
 We believe in finding a better way every day through contributions to the community, wellness and the environment.
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| Safety
 Our dedication to safety is an integral part of our business and our world-class commitment excellence.
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| Quality/Certifications
 Integral to our commitment to quality and value, Irving Shipbuilding has implemented continuous improvement programs including Six Sigma, LEAN and Balanced Score Card.
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Security
 The security of your vessel is carefully guarded and you‘ll have the convenience of entering U.S ports with greater ease.
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| Financing
 Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) can assist qualified owners in obtaining financing and financial assistance from a number of sources including SFF and EDC.
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| J.D. Irving, Limited
 J.D. Irving, Limited is a diverse, family-owned company with operations in Canada and the United States. For more than 125 years, our focus has been on providing quality service and products to customers around the world. We're dedicated to using the best practices to make the best products. Learn more about J.D. Irving, Limited.
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