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New Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel to serve in 2026

New Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel to serve in 2026  By Archana Cini, The Lookout  A major milestone in Canada’s shipbuilding program was reached this November when Seaspan Shipyards officially handed over the new Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel (OOSV) Naalak Nappaaluk to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).  The delivery was celebrated in November at Seaspan’s North Vancouver Shipyard and marked […]

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PLQ graduation marks milestone for new CAF leaders 

PLQ graduation marks milestone for new CAF leaders  By Nathan Stone, Trident Staff  A new group of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members is ready to step into leadership roles following the completion of a foundational leadership training program.  Thirty-six students graduated from the Primary Leadership Qualification (PLQ) Course 0520 during a ceremony held on November 26 at Stadacona.  The course […]

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Festival of Lessons and Carols

Members of the Military Wives Choir of Halifax are seen performing during the annual Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols, hosted by the Chaplains of Maritime Forces Atlantic on December 7 inside St. Brendan’s Chapel at Stadacona. Along with traditional scripture readings, the afternoon featured music from the aforementioned choir, […]

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HMCS St. John’s tests RCN’s on-board blood supply program 

HMCS St. John’s tests RCN’s on-board blood supply program By Captain Matt Rowe , HMCS St. John’s A new Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) initiative is transforming how ships prepare for medical emergencies at sea, and HMCS St. John’s is helping to determine its feasibility.   Select RCN vessels now sail with a supply of packed red blood cells in their sick bays. This capability has been normal practice on […]