Confidence on the water. Safety in every journey.

ALUMINUM VESSELS BUILT TO PERFORM. 

Designed and built for demanding marine environments — where safety, durability, and performance are critical.

Our Legacy

Decades of Marine Expertise

We build aluminum vessels trusted by crews to perform in demanding conditions — every day, in any environment.

Our experience in boatbuilding dates back to the 1940s, with a long track record of designing and manufacturing vessels for the Canadian Coast Guard, the Royal Canadian Navy, and, more recently, uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) in partnership with XOCEAN.

Meeting the highest global marine
standards

We meet the highest marine standards — ensuring every vessel performs safely and reliably in operation. The team has a detailed working knowledge of all marine standards, including those of Transport Canada (TC), the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).

Built for Durability AND Performance

Aluminum is particularly well-suited for vessel building and has many advantages compared to other boat-building materials:

  • High strength-to-weight ratio
  • Does not rot, chip, or rust
  • Does not soak up water
  • Ease of customization
  • Very durable and resistant to impact damage
  • Paint is required only for cosmetics or antifouling
  • Ease of repair
  • Minimal maintenance required

ABCO is proud to be a gold member of the Nova Scotia Boat Builders’ Association