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HMCS Max Bernays set for Task Group Exercise
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — The Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) third Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel (AOPV) is poised for its first naval exercise with vessels of the Pacific Fleet. Shortly after arrival, HMCS Max Bernays will participate in Task Group Exercise (TGEX) 24-01 with Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver, Kingston-class vessels HMCS Edmonton […]
Trading Places: RCN ships complete hull swap
Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — A recent Change of Command ceremony in Esquimalt saw two Halifax-class frigates swap not only their captains but also a majority of their crews. The Feb. 7 ceremony at the Wardroom saw a rare hull swap between the two vessels when Commander (Cdr) Meghan Coates relinquished her command of HMCS Vancouver and immediately assumed […]
