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Patrol Frigates

Halifax-class patrol frigates were built under the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program. One of the most advanced warships in the world, they were designed primarily as a general-purpose frigate, carrying extensive anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air defence systems. Continue Reading…


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Submarines

The Victoria-Class diesel-electric submarines are 70.26 metres in length, displace 2,455 tons (dived), can reach submerged speed of 20 knots, and carry a crew of 48 personnel. Continue Reading…


 CH-148 Cyclone


CH-148 Cyclone

The CH-148 Cyclone will replace the CH-124 Sea King as Canada’s main ship-borne maritime helicopter. This state-of-the-art aircraft will fill the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational demands well into the 21st century. Continue Reading…


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Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) provide the Royal Canadian Navy with the capability to perform its maritime coastal surveillance missions with specific packages for route survey, ocean bottom inspection, containerized dive system and law enforcement. Continue Reading…


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Patrol Craft Training

The Orca-class vessels’ primary mission is to support navigation and seamanship training and fulfill the training requirements of Venture, the Naval Officer Training Centre, Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt, Naval Reserve Divisions from across Canada and Pacific Region Cadets. Continue Reading…


Patrol Frigates

Halifax-class patrol frigates were built under the Canadian Patrol Frigate Program. One of the most advanced warships in the world, they were designed primarily as a general-purpose frigate, carrying extensive anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air defence systems. In peacetime, the ships are capable of employing state-of-the-art technology to carry out a variety of important missions, assigned according to its state of readiness, high or normal, by Commander Canadian Fleet Pacific. Such missions may include lengthy deployments, Task Group Exercises, Search and Rescue, or Fisheries and Sovereignty patrols. Canadian Patrol Frigates (CPFs) are capable of cruising speeds greater than 28 knots and have a displacement of some 5,000 tonnes. They also carry torpedoes, missiles, a 57mm gun forward and assorted close-in weapons systems.

HMCS Vancouver (331) was the first of the Halifax-class frigates to arrive on the West Coast. On Aug. 23, 1993, she was commissioned as Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Vancouver alongside Canada Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Ship’s Motto: “Ever on guard”
HMCS Regina (334) was built by MIL/Davie Ltd. of Lauzon, Quebec. Lauzon is the same shipyard that built the first HMCS Regina, K-234, in 1942. The current HMCS Regina was commissioned on Dec. 29, 1993.
Ship’s Motto: “Let Regina flourish”
HMCS Calgary (335) is the third Canadian Patrol Frigate built at Marine Industries Limited, Lauzon P.Q., and the second Canadian warship named after the City of Calgary. Calgary was commissioned in Esquimalt on May 12, 1995.
Ship’s Motto: “Onward”
HMCS Winnipeg (338) is the second warship to carry the name Winnipeg. The ship’s keel was laid March 20, 1993, in New Brunswick. Winnipeg was christened in a traditional ceremony in Saint John June 25, 1994, and commissioned into Her Majesty’s service on June 23, 1995, in Esquimalt.
Ship’s Motto: “One with the strength of many”
HMCS Ottawa (341) is the fourth ship in the Canadian Navy to carry this proud name. Commissioned in Cornwall, Ontario, Sept. 28, 1996, Ottawa is the fifth and last Halifax Class frigate to join Canada’s Pacific Fleet.
Ship’s Motto: “Ocean Beaver”

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Submarines

The Victoria-Class diesel-electric submarines are 70.26 metres in length, displace 2,455 tons (dived), can reach submerged speed of 20 knots, and carry a crew of 48 personnel. They have an operational range of 8,000 miles, are capable of diving to 200 metres, and can operate submerged for 90 hours.

HMCS Victoria (876) was commissioned on Dec. 2, 2000. Victoria was the first of the Victoria-class submarines to be accepted into the Royal Canadian Navy. Victoria was transferred to Canadian Fleet Pacific at CFB Esquimalt in August 2003.
HMCS Victoria’s Motto: “Expect no warning”
HMCS Chicoutimi (879) was named on Oct. 2, 2004, at Faslane, Scotland, and will be commissioned in Victoria, B.C. following completion of an Extended Docking Refit Period and Sea Trials. Chicoutimi transferred to Canadian Fleet Pacific at CFB Esquimalt in April 2009.
HMCS Chicoutimi’s Motto: “Maître du domaine”

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CH-148 Cyclone

The CH-148 Cyclone will replace the CH-124 Sea King as Canada’s main ship-borne maritime helicopter. This state-of-the-art aircraft will fill the Canadian Armed Forces’ operational demands well into the 21st century.

The Cyclone will conduct Surface and Subsurface Surveillance and Control, utility and search and rescue missions. It will also provide tactical transport for national and international security efforts. This twin-engine helicopter is compatible with the latest high-tech naval frigates and includes several new safety features. Its aluminum and composite airframe is built with lightning-strike and high-intensity radio frequency pulse protection. The aircraft also incorporates flaw tolerance and engine burst containment.

The Cyclone has a day-and-night flight capability, and can fly in most weather conditions in temperatures ranging from -51°C to +49°C. With a maximum cruise speed of 250 km/h, the CH-148 is approximately 10% faster than a Sea King. The Cyclone can also fly 450 km without refuelling.

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Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs)

Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) provide the Royal Canadian Navy with the capability to perform its maritime coastal surveillance missions with specific packages for route survey, ocean bottom inspection, containerized dive system and law enforcement. The ships displace 980 tonnes and with twin diesel-electric propulsion are capable of cruising at 15 knots. With a core crew of 31, the Kingston Class are manned by a blend of Naval Reserve and Regular Force personnel.

HMCS Nanaimo (702) commissioned in Nanaimo in May 1997.
Ship’s Motto: “Faith and labour”
HMCS Edmonton (703) commissioned in Esquimalt June 1997.
Ship’s Motto: “Industry enriches”
HMCS Whitehorse (705) commissioned in Esquimalt in April 1998.
Ship’s Motto: “Fortune favours the daring”
HMCS Yellowknife (706)
Ship’s Motto: “I endeavour in difficulties”
HMCS Sakatoon (709)
Ship’s Motto: “Brave as a faithful lion”
HMCS Brandon (710)
Ship’s Motto: “She acquires strength through progress”

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Patrol Craft Training

The Orca-class vessels’ primary mission is to support navigation and seamanship training and fulfill the training requirements of Venture, the Naval Officer Training Centre, Canadian Forces Fleet School Esquimalt, Naval Reserve Divisions from across Canada and Pacific Region Cadets. The eight Orcas are:

  • Orca (PCT 55)
  • Raven (PCT 56)
  • Caribou (PCT 57)
  • Renard (PCT 58)
  • Wolf (PCT 59)
  • Grizzley (PCT 60)
  • Cougar (PCT 61)
  • Moose (PCT 62)

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