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HMCS Edmonton combines business with fun during Operation Caribbe
Capt Chelsea Dubeau, MARPAC PAO — HMCS Edmonton conducted multi-day maritime exercises while deployed on Operation (Op) Carribe in March as part of the North American Maritime Security Initiative (NAMSI). The exercises included a coordinated interdiction exercise involving ships, aircraft and personnel from the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Mexican Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast […]
HMCS Edmonton shines during Operation Caribbe
Capt Chelsea Dubeau, MARPAC PAO — It’s April 8, early on a hot Saturday evening, as His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Edmonton patrols the international waters south of the Mexican coast on Operation (Op) Caribbe, Canada’s contribution to U.S.-led Enhanced Counternarcotics Operations. But it’s not just any Saturday. At home, families and friends enjoy the extra-long […]
HMCS Edmonton returns after successful Operation Caribbe deployment
Captain Chelsea Dubeau, MARPAC PAO — After nearly three months at sea, the crew of His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Edmonton received a warm welcome home from friends and family following their arrival in Esquimalt on Friday, April 28. The ship was deployed on Operation Caribbe, Canada’s contribution to U.S.-led Enhanced Counter-narcotics Operations in the Eastern Pacific. […]
Sea turtle rescued by HMCS Edmonton during counter-narcotics patrols
MARPAC — His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Edmonton crew cooperated with the United States Coast Guard on an emergency sea turtle rescue while deployed on Operation Caribbe in the Eastern Pacific. The rescue occurred in the mid-morning hours of March 14 after the ship’s lookout – Sailor Second Class (S2) Bridget Erdmann – spotted a suspicious […]
HMCS Edmonton deploys for Op Caribbe
MARPAC — His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Edmonton deployed on Feb. 13 from its home port of Esquimalt, British Columbia, to conduct drug interdiction on Operation Caribbe. “We continue to strengthen our international relationships and demonstrate Canada’s commitment to address security challenges in the Americas. HMCS Edmonton is proud to be a part of Operation Caribbe […]
