HMCS Brunswicker pushes for Saint John naval memorial
If all goes well the group hopes to break ground on May 5, the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. Continue reading
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HMCS Toronto forced to head back to port in Belfast after losing power at sea
Maritime Forces Atlantic says HMCS Toronto was involved in operations when it lost power on Monday. Continue reading
Naval ship offers Montrealers a glimpse of life at sea
By Billy Shields Photojournalist
The HMCS Moncton is calling at the Old Port, part of a deployment through the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River aimed at helping the public understand the mission of the Royal Canadian Navy. Continue reading
Halifax’s newest navy ship is Canada’s oldest as HMCS Oriole joins Atlantic Fleet
HMCS Oriole, a 31-metre tall ship, will be welcomed Tuesday to the Atlantic Fleet in Halifax after more than 60 years at CFB Esquimalt in Victoria, B.C. Continue reading
Irving awards $8.9M contract to build landing craft for Canada’s new patrol ships
It’s estimated that six to eight jobs will be created ABCO Industries Limited as a result of the contract, bringing their total workforce to 60. Continue reading
Halifax says goodbye to HMCS Athabaskan as Canada’s last destroyer heads to scrap heap
HMCS Athabaskan was flanked by tugboats as it left the harbour that was its home port for almost 45 year. It will be recycled by Marine Recycling Corporation in Sydney. Continue reading
Court martial of Halifax sailor accused of sexual assault postponed due to power outage
Master Seaman Daniel Cooper’s hearing was scheduled to resume Thursday afternoon, but a nor’easter knocked out power to the building that houses the military court, so proceedings will resume Friday. Continue reading
Canada’s newest supply ship — MV Asterix — begins training
The ship’s general operations, including ship maintenance and watchkeeping, will be carried out by private-sector sailors while navy personnel will focus on specialized operations, such as handling military cargo and transferring fuel. Continue reading
Procurement minister cuts first steel for third Arctic patrol vessel
The ceremonial cutting was performed in Halifax on Tuesday by the minister of Procurement Canada, Carla Qualtrough. Continue reading
Main sections of first Arctic patrol ship assembled at Halifax Shipyard
The bow section of HMCS Harry DeWolf was carried by heavy-lift transporters to a spot on the waterfront where it is being fitted to the ship’s centre and stern sections. Continue reading