Specializing in custom-engineered solutions and marine electrical and engineering services, CANAL is a trusted provider of design, installation, maintenance, 24/7 emergency repairs, and upgrades for vessel electrical, electronics, and automation infrastructure.

Canal Marine & Industrial Inc. (CANAL), established in 1973 in St. Catharines, Ontario, has grown to a team of over 60 employees and boasts two prominent locations to serve its maritime client base; CANAL operates its headquarters in St. Catharines, Ontario, and has a west coast office in North Vancouver.

Specializing in custom-engineered solutions and marine electrical and engineering services, CANAL is a trusted provider of design, installation, maintenance, 24/7 emergency repairs, and upgrades for vessel electrical, electronics, and automation infrastructure. These services are catered to a diverse clientele encompassing the entire spectrum of the marine industry, including vessel builders, ship owners, ship repairers, and naval architects across North America. The company excels in supporting organizations with vessel refits, power and propulsion retrofits, as well as systems design and integration for the ever-evolving marine electrical power and propulsion systems of today.

CANAL prides itself on a job well done. As an overall company commitment to engineering practices that are dependable and thorough, CANAL completed its ISO9001 QMS certification in 2019 and follows a detailed annual audit process to ensure its projects adhere to the highest quality standards. Canal’s Quality Management System has been assessed by NSF-ISR and found to be in conformance with its ISO 9001:2015 standard. The scope of registration includes the design and provision of electrical, communication & navigation, power distribution, and instrumentation installation, maintenance, and retrofit services and parts to the marine and commercial industries.

Projects often need the rapid mobilization of a scalable and highly trained work-force. CANAL provides resource flexibility through its union affiliations in order to complete electrical refits, repairs and installations in the tightest of timelines.

Securing the safety of onboard workers is crucial. Canal Marine & Industrial Inc. is a Recognized External Specialist in Radio Communication Equipment Inspections and Testing ensuring vessels meet national regulations and standards to help provide safe working conditions for crew as well as overall vessel security.