Team Vigilance Welcomes OSI to the VIGILANCE Preferred Suppliers Program

Members of OSI Maritime Systems welcomed into the Vigilance Preferred Suppliers Program at CANSEC.

Vard Marine Inc. (VARD), a Fincantieri company, is excited to share that OSI has been selected as a preferred supplier for Team Vigilance. This strategic partnership with preferred suppliers will enable Team Vigilance to deliver a naval solution crafted to meet the Royal Canadian Navy's (RCN) future fleet needs.

VIGILANCE will not only fulfill all the roles of the existing MCDV, but it will also enhance naval warfare capabilities beyond the current scope of both the MCDV and the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels. By combining advanced capabilities with cost efficiency, VIGILANCE also preserves the life-cycle cost advantages for which VARD’s naval designs are known.

Team Vigilance mission is to provide a world-class naval solution that is designed in Canada, built in Canada, and equipped in Canada, utilizing leading Canadian industrial partners. In conjunction with partners from Thales Canada, Ontario Shipyards, SH Defence, and Fincantieri, Team Vigilance aims to supply the RCN with a versatile military asset that is capable, globally deployable, and ready to tackle future naval challenges.

OSI Joins Team Vigilance as a Preferred Supplier

OSI Maritime Systems, has been providing advanced integrated navigation and tactical solutions to military customers for over 30 years. As the pioneer of Warship Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (WECDIS), OSI has grown to be a leading provider of integrated navigation and tactical solutions designed for naval and maritime security operations. The company develops and delivers integrated bridge systems for warships, integrated dived navigation systems for submarines, and C2 systems for small craft. OSI currently has 26 naval customers from around the world with more than 700 warships and submarines operating with its world-leading integrated navigation and tactical solutions 

OSI brings a wealth of experience and cutting-edge technology to the VIGILANCE solution.

“OSI is extremely pleased to be part of Team Vigilance and to be supplying our advanced navigation solutions to the Team. As the leading supplier of Warship ECDIS based Integrated Navigation solutions Globally, being part of Team Vigilance continues this journey for OSI and the Royal Canadian Navy.” Said Jim Girard, President & CEO, OSI Maritime Systems.

“The Royal Canadian Navy is a foundational Customer for OSI and we are extremely happy to have been added to Team Vigilance. OSI not only provides the most advanced navigation solutions both technically and regulatory, but we bring significant Canadian Content Value to this exciting new offering,” said Jim Davison, VP, Business Development. 

OSI has been the chosen supplier of electronic navigation systems to the Royal Canadian Navy since 1995. Initially the supplier of the RCN’s Shipboard Integrated Navigation and Display System (SHINNADS) to the Canadian surface and submarine Fleets, OSI is now the supplier of the Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems across the new build platforms under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. The RCN has been using OSI’s ECPINS based products for over 30 years and OSI is embedded within the RCN’s navigation DNA.

OSI’s scalable Integrated Navigation and Bridge Systems are 100% designed and manufactured in Canada by Canadians. Not only will OSI supply Team Vigilance with Canadian engineering excellence but these systems will be synonymous with other RCN platforms enabling tight interoperability and flexibility between warships and their crews. OSI is the poster child of the Government of Canada’s ITB Policy under the NSS and will continue to drive maximum value proposition into Team Vigilance.

Derek Buxton, Vice President of Business Development at VARD Marine Canada Inc., said, “OSI is a Canadian technology leader providing marine bridge system solutions to Navy’s around the world. Having them join Team Vigilance is a win for Team Vigilance, a win for Canada and a win for the RCN.  Including OSI in Team Vigilance sends a strong message that we are aiming to provide best-in-class technology to the RCN while strengthening Canada as a global leader in the maritime sector.”

As part of its ongoing efforts, Team Vigilance continues to expand its coalition of Canadian industry partners, ensuring that VIGILANCE will be designed, built, and equipped in Canada. The team is committed to fostering strong domestic capabilities and supporting Canadian innovation.