WE ARE - The Largest Canadian Ship Repair and Construction Company on the Great Lakes
Mettle (met·tle) is defined in the dictionary as "the ability to meet a challenge or persevere under demanding circumstances; determination or resolve." What we do is not easy, but we employ a crew of hard-working men and women that have the mettle to do what needs to be done to solve our clients' challenges.

Heddle Shipyards is WHERE WATER MEETS METTLE.

Heddle Shipyards has operated shipyards in Canada for over 30 years. Our success is based on our commitment to safety, hard work and innovative thinking.

Over the past 30 years, we have built a team of experts that are capable of solving complex repair and maintenance projects. We have leveraged our skills, experience and expertise to diversify our business and earn long-term customers in various industries, including Offshore Energy, Civil Infrastructure, Marine Infrastructure and Resource Extraction (i.e. fish farming, mining & forestry etc.).

With facilities across the Great Lakes, Heddle Shipyards is on course to be recognized as the most reliable provider of ship repair services in Canada. We strive to exceed industry standards for quality, health and safety, and to build meaningful and consistent relationships with our customers, suppliers, partners and employees.

Our core business is ship repair and maintenance. We also offer a range of complimentary Vessel Lifecycle Services, from new builds to vessel recycling. We excel in Heavy Industrial Fabrication Services as well as Project Support Services. We are ISO 9001:2015 Certified.