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Haro Tugs

Big news for the Royal Canadian Navy!

The first two Naval Large Tugs, Haro and Barkerville, have arrived at CFB Esquimalt yesterday, July 25. The tugs will be unloaded tomorrow and sent to Point Hope Shipyard where they will be brought up to operational state; this includes fueling and unbarring windows, among other preparations. Familiarization training for the POESB staff will commence […]

Sailor 1st Class Danny Dubeau performs diagnostics on the thermal couple sensor which monitors the temperature inside one of HMCS Vancouver’s gas turbine engines while at sea on the way to San Diego in June.

Marine Technician keeps HMCS Vancouver’s heart beating

Kate Bandura, Editor  —  As HMCS Vancouver slices through the Pacific waves en route to San Diego, Sailor 1st Class (S1) Danny Dubeau stands vigilant in the ship’s engine room. His mission: to ensure the warship’s powerful gas turbine engines continue to perform at peak efficiency. “We depend on our Marine Technicians to keep the […]

Base Auto Club

Throttle therapy: Naval life meets motorcycle passion at CFB Esquimalt’s Auto Club

Kateryna Bandura, Editor  —  In the demanding world of military service, finding time for personal passions can be challenging. At CFB Esquimalt, the Auto Club’s motorcycle division is offering a unique solution for sailors who love to ride, providing a haven where the joy of motorcycling can thrive despite the rigors of naval life. “It’s hard […]