HMCS St. John’s to head to Mediterranean Sea to participate in NATO operation

A departure ceremony is being held on the Halifax waterfront today for the crew of HMCS St. John’s.

The Royal Canadian Navy ship is headed to the Mediterranean Sea for a deployment with NATO forces.

1:45 HMCS Fredericton departs for Mediterranean Sea to join Operation Reassurance

• HMCS Fredericton departs for Mediterranean Sea to join Operation Reassurance
• HMCS St. John’s returns to Canada from Operation Reassurance

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HMCS St. John’s is participating in Operation Reassurance, an ongoing exercise aimed at promoting security and stability in central and eastern Europe.

The ship is serving with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 in the Mediterranean Sea.

READ: HMCS St. John’s returns to Canada after six month NATO mission

It’s the second time the ship has participated in the operation.