Ottawa, CANADA – CCC is pleased to announce it was awarded a new contract with the United States Department of Defense (U.S. DoD) for the delivery of OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) ECPINS Training Program. Through CCC’s contract, OSI will deliver two training programs: ECPINS Operator Training and ECPINS Train-the-Trainer. The training will take place on U.S. Navy bases and support the Naval Surface Warfare Centre (NSWC) for its ship-to-shore landing craft program. 

OSI’s ECPINS, or Electronic Chart Precise Integrated Navigation System software, is a leading Warship ECDIS (WECDIS, Warship Electronic Chart Display Information System). ECPINS integrates multiple sources of navigational data, including electronic charts, GPS, and radar, into a singular, cohesive interface. The charting software supports navigation and enhances tactical advantage through enhanced situational awareness to ensure the crew and vessel’s safety. It is third-party type approved against the industry gold standard NATO STANAG 4564.  

Headquartered in Burnaby, BC, OSI has been providing advanced integrated navigation and tactical solutions to military customers for over 20 years. As a pioneer of WECDIS, the company 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 25 naval customers from around the world that together operate more than 700 warships and submarines, all of which use its world leading integrated navigation and tactical solutions.  

CCC is the designated contracting authority for U.S. DoD purchases from Canada. Through its U.S. DoD Prime Contractor service, CCC supports Canadian businesses like OSI Maritime Systems to supply the U.S. DoD with made-in-Canada solutions. U.S. DoD Prime Contractor is a free service funded by the Government of Canada and supported by the U.S. Government.  

To learn more, contact the CCC team. 

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“The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) plays a crucial role in maintaining the capabilities and operational readiness of the U.S. Navy’s surface vessels. CCC is proud to help NSWC equip the U.S. fleet and meet the warfighter’s needs with innovative Canadian solutions.” – Diane Montambault, VP of Operations, CCC. 

“CCC did a great job in facilitating this opportunity, and we’re proud of our success with the Navy and to be able to support the ship-to-shore landing craft program, one of a number of USN programs we are involved in.” Ken Kirkpatrick, President and CEO, OSI Maritime Systems.