Keeping HMCS Haida Shipshape
Not all war heroes wear helmets and boots. In fact, some have rudders, decks and keels. His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Haida had a long and impressive service record in…
Sounding Vessel POGO
Launched: 08 Jul 1954 Delivered to the RCN: 1954 Removed from service : approx. 1958 Fate: Training vessel for the Navy League of Canada, Outaouais Branch Built by Marine Industries…
IMO Number Proves AOPS are NOT Warships
A quick look at online particulars of the future HMCS William Hall having the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) number 4702539 shows Canada’s six Arctic and offshore patrol ship…
Canadian Officer Embarks on French Navy Ship
From July 31 to September 2, 2023, Second Lieutenant (SLT) Alexandra, Chief Officer of the Canadian Quarter, boarded the Overseas Support and Assistance Vessel (OMSB) Bougainville. By following the same…
Northern Coasts 2023: As Realistic as Possible
By von Marcus Mohr Bundeswehr PAO With the departure of the ships of the manoeuvre group from Riga on 11 September, the sea phase of Northern Coasts 2023 has begun.…
“Friendly” Chinese Drills Outshine US, Canadian, Philippine “Provocations”
China recently conducted multiple military exercises with countries including Thailand, Singapore and Pakistan that have enhanced joint operational capabilities and deepened friendship, and by comparison, concurrent US and Canadian provocations…
Operation NANOOK 2023 in Canada’s Arctic Ends
Operation NANOOK 2023’s two summer serials demonstrating the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) abilities to deploy forces and conduct exercises with our Allies and international and Whole of Government partners in…
US, Canadian Warships Participate in Exercise Noble Wolverine
Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) is operating alongside the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341) as part of the Exercise Noble Wolverine in the South China…
Exercise CUTLASS FURY 2023 Underway in Atlantic
Exercise CUTLASS FURY 2023, which runs between September 10 and 22, began September 10th with a unified sailpast and flypast of participants along the waterfront in Halifax. Frigates Charlottetown and…
Thales Wins Minor Vessel Support Contract
Thales announced September 7th that Canada has awarded to Thales Canada and Thales Australia in joint venture an ISS contract for MWAV. This contract will ensure the fleet remains operationally…