Canada’s Department of National Defence will test FluidSIGHT, a system that monitors the oil used to lubricate machinery, as it evaluates new maintenance methods for the Royal Canadian Navy.
While maintenance crews typically rely on oil samples collected at intervals and analyzed in a laboratory, FluidSIGHT continuously monitors lubricating oil for contamination, condition changes, and signs of machinery wear.
The Department of National Defence will test the system at facilities in Ottawa and Montreal and aboard vessels operating in Atlantic Canada.
Testing will examine whether continuous readings can help crews spot developing problems and decide when equipment needs servicing based on its condition.
Gastops will supply the systems and software, along with training, installation support, and technical assistance.
“Maintenance teams have more data available than ever before, but what matters is turning that data into action,” said Brennan West, VP, Energy, Marine & Land at Gastops.
“FluidSIGHT provides real-time visibility into equipment condition, helping maintainers identify issues earlier, better understand asset health, and make more informed decisions that improve availability and support readiness.”
Testing Through a Federal Innovation Program
Gastops received the contract through Innovative Solutions Canada, a federal program that supports the development, testing, and commercialization of Canadian technologies.
Its Challenge Stream helps companies develop new solutions, while the Testing Stream allows government departments to evaluate technologies in operational settings and provide feedback.
The company will also exhibit the FluidSIGHT system at DEFSEC Atlantic 2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in October.