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To receive our NEWSLETTER click here July 4, 2005 VERREAULT CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF COLLABORATION WITH THE S.T.Q. Following the departure of the C.C.G.S. Hudson and the Alida Gorthon in early April, the VERREAULT dry dock was immediately occupied by two frequent visitors to the Les Méchins facilities. Taking up position for roughly a three week period between mid-April to mid-May, were GROUPE C.T.M.A.'s C.T.M.A. Vacancier, and the C.C.G.S. Pierre Radisson, a CANADIAN COAST GUARD Medium Gulf/River Icebreaker. In the dry dock for what amounted to general inspections and repairs, prior to a busy forthcoming season of operations between Montreal and the Magdalen Islands, the C.T.M.A. Vacancier underwent steelwork, as well as mechanical and paint services. Worthy of note is the fact that, much like SEAWAY MARINE TRANSPORT chose to do recently, GROUPE C.T.M.A. took advantage of Verreault Navigation's unique Rewards Program - V Points. By using previously accrued V Points, GROUPE C.T.M.A. were able to experience overall savings on items such as Dry-Docking and Engineering Services. As evidenced by these two recent private sector dry-dockings, it is becoming increasingly popular amongst our regular clientele to take advantage of the savings on offer through the program - a practice which VERREAULT NAVIGATION heartily encourages. The Pierre Radisson was dry-docked for it's regular inspection and repairs as well as for steelwork, piping and paint services, and hydrostatic testing of tanks. Also recently departed from the dry dock, was the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC car and passenger RO/RO ferry, Camille-Marcoux. The Camille-Marcoux underwent the following services while in dry dock: steelwork, mechanical and painting as part of it's biennial inspections. A special point of interest - this recent dry-docking marked the twenty year anniversary of the Camille- Marcoux receiving services exclusively in the VERREAULT dry dock, with a total of 9 dry-dockings over the past twenty-year period. To help recognise this momentous occasion, VERREAULT NAVIGATION hosted a cocktail for various personnel of the S.T.Q. who were presented with a plaque (shown right) to underline the importance of the relationship. At the cocktail ceremony, before employees from both organisations, Denise Verreault, president of Groupe Maritime Verreault, made the following comment:"On behalf of the entire VERREAULT TEAM, allow me to say that we are extremely pleased to be able to celebrate this landmark dry-docking of the Camille Marcoux, it also goes without saying that we at VERREAULT look forward to future visits by the Camille Marcoux - it is indeed a win - win relationship that we maintain with the S.T.Q." Meanwhile Mr. Pierre-Paul Desgagnés, director of Maritime Services for the SOCIÉTÉ DES TRAVERSIERS DU QUÉBEC took the opportunity to thank Ms. Verreault for the invitation to the cocktail, as well as to highlight the tenacity and determination of Ms. Verreault and the Verreault team, to have over the years developed such a reputable shipyard in the region - a yard that has never turned down a challenge, no matter what the size. As well, Mr. Desgagnés commented that the success of VERREAULT is "directly linked to the pride of it's employees as well as the courage of it's direction to rise to challenges and not be afraid to improve and grow with the times. It is necessary for us to recall that the rigour guarantees the success" As ever, the late spring/early summer season at Verreault is shaping up to be an extremely busy one with several vessels confirmed for the coming weeks and months. Should you wish any further information on this project or would like to have a quote for any work you are planning for the future, do not hesitate to contact us at: Verreault Navigation inc.  |
