About

The Canadian Network for Innovative Shipbuilding, Marine Research and Training (CISMaRT) is a NATIONAL network formed on September 26, 2016.

—CISMaRT grew from the identification of technological and training challenges facing the Canadian shipbuilding and marine industry with the renewal of the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard fleets, expansion of the northern water routes of the Arctic and emphasis on the environment and green ship technologies.

—Its research and training priorities focus on engineering and the technological aspects important to the marine sector. CISMaRT is a unique national network in the marine  technology sector complementary to other ocean-science-focused networks.

The primary objectives of CISMaRT are to

• Encourage collaborative and innovative marine research among Canadian universities / colleges, research institutions, government agencies and the private sector that reflects the needs of the Canadian marine community and supports Canadian competitiveness on the global stage.
• Undertake relevant applied research and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
• Improve marine-related educational and training programs to yield highly-qualified workforce for employment in Canadian industry and government.
• Provide contractors with potential areas for investment that could generate long-term economic benefits for the broader marine sector in Canada while helping the contractors meet their obligations under the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy.