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Westinghouse and Seaspan Sign MoU for AP1000® and AP300™ Projects

Agreement Supports Deployment of Advanced Reactors in Canada and Globally

PETERBOROUGH, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company and Seaspan ULC announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support nuclear new-build projects in Canada and around the world. Under the agreement, Seaspan has the potential to manufacture key AP1000® and AP300™ reactor components, including pipe spools and steel structures.

Seaspan’s manufacturing expertise and ability to deliver on large-scale projects will make it a valuable partner to support advanced reactor projects in Canada and beyond.”

Dave Hargreaves
Senior Vice President, Seaspan Shipyards

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“Seaspan’s proven experience in custom, high-quality fabrication and manufacturing in support of both our large shipbuilding and our complex repair and overhaul projects has positioned Seaspan to pursue work in adjacent markets, such as the nuclear industry,” said Dave Hargreaves, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Communications at Seaspan Shipyards. “We look forward to working with Westinghouse to deliver this new capability.”
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