COVID-19

The Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association has created this page to help you access current and relevant information related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the rapidly changing situation, the best source of information about current government restrictions and economic supports are the government websites. We have included other pages that also may be helpful for our members.

We invite our members to reach out to us if you need help finding information or supports. We would also like to know how COVID-19 is affecting your business so we know what help you may need now and in the weeks and months to come.

Government News and Updates:

Calls to Action:

Information and Resources for Employers / Businesses:

Opportunities to Share Issues and Concerns:

Boatbuilder, Repair and Service Status Updates:

Supplier Status Updates:

  • A. L. LeBlanc: We will only be allowing 1 customer is the store at a time. Please wait in your vehicle and call 902-663-2516 to see if it’s OK to enter.
  • ADF Diesel: ADF Diesel will maintain its activities necessary for priority services bearing in mind the directives from public health authorities. The health and safety of our employees and valued customers remain our top priority.
  • All About Hydraulics: We will only be allowing 1 customer is the store at a time. Please wait in your vehicle and call 902-742-8450 to see if it’s OK to enter. Once inside, please follow the the 6ft distancing guideline. This is for our staff’s protection as well as our customers.
  • Atlantic Electronic Ltd: Our offices in Dartmouth, Barrington Passage, Lunenburg, NS and Bloomfield, PEI have decided to not allow customers in off the sidewalk. We are still able to order items in and offer products we have in store, but ask customers to call ahead to make arrangements for a pickup time Lunenburg: (902) 634-4004 Bloomfield: (902) 853-4000 Dartmouth: 1-888-235-3628 Barrington Passage: (902) 637-3318
  • Composites One: Open in the Maritimes with precautions; designated as essential in Ontario and Quebec, open with precautions. Their resin and gelcoat vendors Polynt & AOC remain open. Composites One reported that Diab is closed. Gurit received approval from the Quebec government to be open with restrictions; we are not yet clear on how these restrictions affect boatbuilding/repair companies.
  • Develop Nova Scotia: The Develop Nova Scotia team is working remotely and remains operational.  If you need assistance, here is how you can contact us: General Inquires – info@developns.ca or 902-422-6591. Parking – park@developns.ca Events – events@developns.ca Marina – marina@developns.ca Accounting – accounting@developns.ca
  • DSS Marine Incorporated: For now, it’s business as usual; our fantastic team is here to ensure you have everything you need, including any items requiring inspection and recertification by our service dept.
  • EM Plastic & Electric Products: Open as normal with Precautions in place.
  • Fairway Insurance Services Inc: Effective immediately our offices will be operating with a reduced staff, most of whom are working remotely. We are still available to you, our valued clients and prospects, by calls and emails only. Our availability will now be 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday until further notice. We appreciated your continued patience during this changing time. We are available for all your requests by phone at 1-888-245-4741 or via email at fairway@fairway.ca. For after hours emergency claims please call 1-902-308-0617.

Our Shippagan NB office is open to the public as of, May 19th, at 8:30am. There are still public health guidelines that will be strictly followed:
– There will only be 2 clients permitted in at a time, and only 1 per household. 
– All clients will be asked to wash their hands when they come in
– Clients will not be permitted to bring in any coffee cups or water bottles etc. 
– We request that you make an appointment before you come in. If you have any questions please contact our Shippagan office at 1-506-336-2207

  • Jastram Technologies: Open
  • Lloyd’s Register: Increased remote and work from home options. Please contact closest office for more information.
  • Genrep: Open as normal with Precautions in place.
  • MarineSource: No access to our retail store. We ask that you call or email with your needs, and we will contact you when your order is ready for pickup, and/or help arrange shipping.
  • MCT Insurance: As a precautionary measure, we have decided to close all our branches to the public for the time being. We remain available to serve you over the phone. Please visit our website to find the phone number for your branch
  • Mermaid Marine: Open for orders by phone, email, and online. Place orders in advance for pickup or delivery.
  • Nova Industrial Supplies: For the safety of our staff and customers, we will be closing our retail storefront to walk-in traffic beginning March 20th at 5:00 pm. We are still OPEN for pick-up and delivery. If you need anything, please call you local store. New Minas – 902-681-1665 Bridgewater – 902-543-3545 Yarmouth – 902-742-2259
  • Nova Scotia Community College: College facilities, including campuses, are closed to all but employees until further notice. NSCC is suspending in-person classes from March 23 – April 3 to prepare for alternative forms of learning, such as online. Learn more, including about changes to work experience. All non-essential College and College-hosted events are cancelled until June 1. We are also no longer accepting rentals.
  • Sansom Equipment: We will remain open for business at all four of our locations, with employees and visitors using social distancing guidelines.
  • Spartan Industrial Marine: Spartan Marine, as part of the Hercules Group of Companies, remains open for business, and our goal is to provide safe & uninterrupted customer service during this difficult period.
  • Stright-MacKay: Showroom closed. Offices open. Orders accepted for pickup or delivery.
  • Toromont CAT: Will remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
  • TriNav Marine Design: All of our offices are closed to the public and walk-in traffic. We have activated remote work policies to enable employees to provide business continuity to our clients and maintain our core services. 
  • Wajax Power Systems: Still open please contact your closest dealer for specific information.