OilCo, the province’s oil and gas corporation is seeking expressions of interest for an early-stage engineering study for a proposed floating drydock at the Bull Arm Fabrication Site.

The province says any feedback received will help to define the project’s scope, guide future development and provide appropriate information for any procurement plans.

The province says a floating drydock at Bull Arm will create new capacity for ship repair and maintenance, marine construction, offshore services and defence-related projects.

Interested companies have until July 8th to submit expressions of interest.