Seaspan Shipyards achieves CPCSC Level 1 Certification to strengthen cybersecurity in Canadian shipbuilding

Aug. 12, 2026 - North Vancouver, B.C. - Seaspan Shipyards (Seaspan) today announced that it has achieved Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC) Level 1 Certification. Seaspan achieved this certification with the support of 123 Cyber, a Canadian, veteran-owned governance, risk and compliance firm for Canada's defence industrial base. This designation reflects Seaspan's ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest standards of operational safety and security.

The CPCSC is a Government of Canada initiative designed to strengthen cybersecurity across the Canadian defence industrial base and protect sensitive information used in defence contracting. CPCSC Level 1 certification has become a required designation for suppliers bidding on Canadian defence contracts. Seaspan is proud to have proactively taken this important step to ensure national security is top of mind in all our work.

Seaspan's CPCSC Level 1 certification confirms the company's successful implementation of 13 security requirements and controls as dictated by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security.

As security environments continue to evolve, Seaspan looks forward to working with our supply chain partners and the Government of Canada to proactively ensure safety and security across all of our systems and facilities.

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"Seaspan is committed to working alongside our partners to strengthen safety and security throughout our supply chains. By partnering with defence cybersecurity leaders like 123 Cyber, we strengthen our capacity and ability to build out Canada's sovereignty capability. Achieving CPCSC Level 1 certification is yet another step in our work to ensuring Canada is prepared to meet the security challenges of today and tomorrow."

- Kate Morton, Vice President, Supply Chain, Seaspan Shipyards

"It was a privilege to work with the Seaspan team on this important achievement, with our Lead Consultant Arnold Villeneuve, one of Canada's leading experts in defence cybersecurity compliance. By proactively completing CPCSC Level 1, Seaspan is leading by example and setting a standard for other organizations and supply chains across Canada's defence industrial base to follow."

- Retired Col. Jonathan Clow, Senior Executive Account Manager, 123 Cyber

About Seaspan Shipyards

Seaspan is a leader in Canada's ship design, engineering, building and ship repair industry. With modern facilities and a dedicated workforce of more than 5,000 people in North Vancouver and Victoria, the company has proven itself to be a trusted and strategic partner on a range of complex projects for both government and the private sector.

About 123 Cyber

123 Cyber is a Canadian, veteran-owned governance, risk and compliance firm specializing in cybersecurity and security readiness for Canada's defence industrial base. Through its 123 Defence practice, the company helps Canadian organizations meet the requirements needed to participate in defence programs and secure supply chains. Its services include CPCSC and CMMC readiness, Contract Security Program and Controlled Goods Program support, security assessments, remediation planning, training, and secure sovereign technology solutions. 123 Cyber combines operational and programmatic defence experience with practical cybersecurity expertise while creating high-quality, meaningful career opportunities for Canadian veterans.

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