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Serving Area

Serving the eastern seaboard and beyond

 
 

Our facilities are conveniently located near key international shipping routes and are in easy reach of the most important Eastern Seaboard ports in the U.S.

Sailing distances are less than 600 nautical miles to New York and under 380 nautical miles to Boston, 750 nautical miles to Norfolk and 2,374 nautical miles to the United Kingdom.

Home to Halifax Shipyard and Woodside, Halifax’s deep water, ice free port is a natural shipbuilding and repair site, offering 24/7 access. Located close to the Gulf Stream, it is on the same latitude as the northern Mediterranean.

As the second largest natural harbour in the world, it is well-positioned to serve the Great Northern Circle Trading Route.

Situated in Prince Edward Island, East Isle Shipyard is easily accessible from the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Shelburne Ship Repair serves small and medium sized vessels from the southwestern coast of Nova Scotia on the Atlantic Ocean.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI)- Your first call for east coast shipbuilding, conversion, fabrication and repair – (902-423-9271)


Locations

Locations

Our headquarters are located in the world’s largest natural harbour, close to the Gulf Stream and on the same latitude as the northern Mediterranean.

See our head office and facility locations.

Our History

Our History

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. (ISI) came into the J.D. Irving family of companies in 1959. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built a reputation for internationally acclaimed vessels and take pride in delivering your projects on time and on budget.

Learn more about our history.

Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility

We believe in finding a better way every day through contributions to the community, wellness and the environment.

Find out how we’re giving back at Irving Shipbuilding Inc.

Irving Shipbuilding - Integrity, Customer Service and Pride propel every project we undertake.