New coast guard science vessel named after Nunavik elder
CCGS Naalak Nappaaluk, the Canadian Coast Guard’s new science vessel named after an elder from Nunavik, is shown at Vancouver Shipyards. Nappaaluk, from Kangiqsujuaq, was a hunter, consultant, navigator and meteorologist who died in 2010. His name was chosen for the ship by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Makivvik for his contribution to promoting Inuit language and culture. At 88 metres long, the ship is described as the largest dedicated science vessel ever built for the Canadian Coast Guard and can carry 60 crew and scientists, according to the coast guard website. (Photo courtesy of Seaspan)
wow nice, coast to coast, CCGS Nallak Nappaluk will see you in nunavik soon!
I wanna work there. I got my seamens book passport and my certificates. Government of Canada ship will hire me
You should. Go for it!
What a wonderful honour for both, Canada and this gentleman’s family and ancestors. How proud to make him a person of historica values, forever
Great news. Nalla was so respectable and greatly respected.
YAY! YAYI CCGS NAALAK NAPPAALUK see you soon in Kangiqsujuaq. Bring on some gifts to the community. and we will organize welcoming the vessel. Very nice vessel. I want to work there too.