Marine Recycling Corporation

Marine Recycling Corporation (MRC) is an authority and global resource for ship recycling, consulting, and training. We offer a suite of marine services, but our core business is marine salvage and the complete end-of-life recycling of large vessels.

We operate three ship recycling facilities in Canada serving the maritime community on both coasts and on the Great Lakes. We also consult with governments, fleet owners and shipyards around the world on the safe disposal of vessels, facility design and environmental compliance.

Marine Recycling Corporation was the first ISO 14001 ship recycling company in the world.

Learn more about our services, team and ship recycling yards.

Our Commitments

To the Environment

At Marine Recycling Corporation, we're always looking for ways to be better. That's why we strive to capture and reuse 100% of every vessel we recycle. From ferrous and non-ferrous metals to nautical artifacts and the elemental mercury found in ballast gauges. We're currently averaging 97% diversion. That includes the recycling and refining of oil sludges and contaminated petroleum wastes.

Our company is compliant with all applicable environmental laws and compliance obligations. We routinely assess all areas of our operation. Where there is any potential for environmental contamination, we rigorously apply appropriate policy, emergency procedures and preventative measures.

Only trained certified technicians manage hazardous waste and dangerous goods. All hazardous materials are inventoried, packaged, and safely removed by authorized contractors.

All contractors adhere to strict environmental standards as required by our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.

Our Environmental Compliance Department screens and audits all downstream processors and final destination sites.

Please read our Environmental Policy.

To Our People

Our team is our greatest strength. For their protection, they're tested monthly for exposure as part of a rigorous medical surveillance program.

We provide the best personal protective equipment and training to give our crews the tools and skills they need to do the job safely.

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Our History

La Grande Hermine

December 343, 2021

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Robert & Marilyn

December 342, 2021

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Turn’er Loose

June 176, 2021

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MV Spudnik

November 332, 2019

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English River

November 314, 2019

Christened after a small northern Ontario river, the English River was launched in 1961 to carry palletized freight and, at times, vehicles until it was converted to a self-unloading bulk cement ca

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Algorail

June 156, 2019

Launched in 1967 by Algoma Central Corporation, the Algorail is one of the last remaining self-unloading bulk carriers constructed in a two-superstructure style, with a bridge at the bow.

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YDG 2 Deperming Barge

September 256, 2018

MRC was awarded the DND contract to recycle three vessels, including the YDG 2 Deperming Barge, on September 13, 2018. The vessels were subsequently prepared and towed from the Canadian Forces Base

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YDT 12 Granby

September 256, 2018

MRC was awarded the DND contract to recycle three vessels, including the YDT 12 Granby, on September 13, 2018. The vessels were subsequently prepared and towed from the Canadian Forces Base in Hali

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YRG 60 Fueling Barge

September 256, 2018

MRC was awarded the DND contract to recycle three vessels, including the YRG 60 Fueling Barge, on September 13, 2018. The vessels were subsequently prepared and towed from the Canadian Forces Base

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HMCS Athabaskan

January 18, 2018

Commissioned in 1972, the HMCS Athabaskan was an Iroquois–class destroyer that served the Canadian Navy for 44 years before being retired from service on March 10, 2017. During active service, the

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Algosoo (2)

December 357, 2017

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Algoway

December 335, 2017

The Algoway was launched by Algoma Central Corporation in 1972. The Algoway was a medium-sized self-unloading bulk carrier that transported mineral rocks, fertilizer, salt and grain products as car

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CFAV Quest

December 335, 2017

The CFAV Quest was used to conduct oceanographic and hydrographic research in Europe, the North Atlantic and the Arctic.

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Paul H. Townsend

December 335, 2017

The Paul H. Townsend was built in 1945 and sailed under the name, the Hickory Coll, until being converted in 1952 to a self-unloading cement carrier and rechristened, Paul H. Townsend. The vessel

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Princess of Acadia

November 310, 2017

The Princess of Acadia was built in 1971 and served as a passenger ferry on the Bay of Fundy before being retired from service in 2015.

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HMCS Preserver

June 159, 2017

The HMCS Preserver is a Protecteur class replenishment oiler that was used by the Canadian Navy in order to provide fuel, food and munitions to naval vessels at sea.

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MV Camille - Marcoux

February 59, 2017

The MV Camille – Marcoux was built in 1974 and served as a passenger ferry for the St. Lawrence Estuary in Quebec before being retired from service in 2016.

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Algosar (2)

May 141, 2016

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Algoma Progress

November 321, 2015

The Canadian Progress (1968 – 2011) was built by Port Weller Dry Docks in St. Catharines, Ontario for Upper Lakes Group Inc. She was the largest deadweight, self-unloading bulk carrier of her time

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American Fortitude

November 316, 2015

The American Fortitude was built in 1953 and originally named the Earnest T. Weir, before being purchased by Oglebay Norton and renamed the Courtney Burton in 1978.

In 2006, the Courtney Burt

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MS Jadran

May 124, 2015

On May 28th, hundreds gathered to witness the final voyage of the MS Jadran from Toronto harbour to Marine Recycling Corporation in Port Colborne. The Jadran, a Toronto landmark, was home to the Ca

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Algoma Transfer

May 123, 2014

Capable of speeds up to 18.4 m.p.h., the Canadian Transfer was powered by a Sulzer type 5RND68 two stroke cycle, single acting 6,100 b.h.p. (4,487 kW) five cylinder diesel engine built in 1965 by S

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Algoma Quebecoise

November 317, 2013

Built by Canadian Vickers Ltd., Montreal, PQ, the Quebecois was launched in 1963 for Papachristidis Co. Ltd. of Montreal, PQ. The Algoma Quebecois was one of only a few vessels that could claim the

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Provmar Terminal II

September 272, 2012

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