The future HMCS Max Bernays, the third of six Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships being built for the Royal Canadian Navy, was successfully launched by builder Irving Shipbuilding on October 23. The ship was brought to the Bedford Basin via barge and lowered into the water, a process that took […]
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HMCS Harry DeWolf on the west coast
HMCS Harry DeWolf, left, and HMCS Vancouver are seen departing from CFB Esquimalt on October 22. The ships were accompanied by RCN training vessels Orca, Caribou and Moose, along with the visiting New Zealand frigate HMNZS Te Mana. From there, the Arctic and Offshore Patrol ship headed south to continue […]
Punching above her weight
Sailor 1st Class Victoria Croney, a Marine Technician (MARTECH) posted to HMCS Montreal, was awarded the CFL Sailor of the Quarter award on October 22. She was credited as a leader in the daunting task of overhauling the ship’s entire black water system, a critical function. Commodore Christopher Robinson, Commander, […]
HMCS Kootenay commemoration ceremony
A ceremony was held on Friday, October 22 to mark the 52nd anniversary of the explosion and fire aboard HMCS Kootenay. Nine sailors lost their lives when the ship’s starboard gearbox exploded on October 23, 1969. Pictured from left are Cmdre Christopher Robinson, Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, Kootenay survivor member […]
CD presentation at MARLANT HQ N8
Lt(N) Graham Stark was presented with his Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) on September 23 by Cdr Matthew Otoupal, Formation Comptroller. This decoration is awarded to members who have completed 12 years of military service within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Lt(N) Stark joined the CAF in 2003 as a Reservist […]
HMCS Charlottetown grants wishes with run across PEI
Members of the ship’s company of HMCS Charlottetown recently wrapped up their 18th annual Run for Wishes Campaign from October 2-6. The team completed a relay-style run across Prince Edward Island through the five days, stopping in multiple communities to meet with supporters, local Royal Canadian Legion branches, Make-A-Wish Canada […]
12 Wing Fun Run
Members of 12 Wing Shearwater took part in a Base Fun Run on October 10.
HMCS Fredericton commemorates Battle of Britain
HMCS Fredericton, currently deployed as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), held a flight deck ceremony on September 13 off the coast of the Netherlands to commemorate the 81st Anniversary of the Battle of Britain during the Second World War. More than 100 Canadians took part in […]
HMCS Harry DeWolf crosses the Arctic Circle
The Royal Canadian Navy’s newest commissioned ship has now taken part in one of the oldest naval traditions – a “Crossing the Line” ceremony – this one at the Arctic circle. Likely beginning with the French and Royal Navies more than 300 years ago, the ceremonies mark the passing of […]
Nuclear Response training at 12 Wing Shearwater
Members of the Nuclear Emergency Response Team (NERT) run through drills with a mock casualty for NEREVAL (Nuclear Emergency Response Evaluation) training exercise in 12 Wing Shearwater on August 31. The Department of National Defence is just one of the many federal government institutions with designated responsibilities under the Federal Nuclear […]