Future HMCS Frederick Rolette Christened
Christening Ceremony of the future HMCS Frederick Rolette, the fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS) for the Royal Canadian Navy was held May 27 in Halifax. Dating back centuries,…
First Russian AOPS Crew Moves Onboard
The crew of the Russian Navy’s first icebreaker-class patrol ship, the Ivan Papanin, which is being built at the Admiralty Shipyards USC, has completed the process of boarding the ship.…
HMCS William Hall Commissioned in Halifax
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) welcomed His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall into naval service with a commissioning ceremony in Halifax May 16th. As the fourth Arctic and Offshore…
Bronswerk Group Sea Trials of AOPS HVAC
Irving Shipbuilding, The Royal Canadian Navy and Bronswerk Group conducted cold and warm climate sea trials aboard AOPS HMCS Harry DeWolf and AOPS HMCS Margaret Brook (Spring & Summer of…
Russian Navy to Receive First Combat Icebreaker This Year
The Russian Navy will receive an ice-class patrol ship, The Ivan Papanin (Project 23550) by the end of 2024, the Navy’s commander-in-chief, Admiral Nikolay Yevmenov, said while inspecting the ship…
Halifax Shipyard Launches Canada’s Fifth AOPS
The Royal Canadian Navy’s fifth Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), the future HMCS Frederick Rolette, was launched today, December 9, 2023, at Halifax Shipyard. The launch of the fifth…
RCN Promotional Blurb on the AOPS
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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…
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…
HMCS Harry DeWolf Deploying for Operation Nanook
After ten months of an operational hiatus for necessary repairs and extensive sailor training, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Harry DeWolf and its crew is gearing up to head out to…