The first civilian ship built under the federal government's marquee shipbuilding program will have portions of its hull re-welded because an inspection has uncovered a series of defective joints, CBC News has learned. It is one of three offshore fisheries science vessels being constructed by Seaspan in Vancouver. It is a setback for the $687 million program and it comes as the federal government considers a "refresh" of its shipbuilding policy. The microscopic welding cracks initially were discovered three months ago on one of the science vessels, which is still under construction in North Vancouver. The cracked welds on the fisheries science vessels should serve as an object lesson for those overseeing the programs, said a procurement expert.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2018 21:34 UTC