Maritime Engineering Journal

RCN Corrosion Management: Advances with Pulsed Eddy Current Deck and Hull Surveyss [Issue 109]

Like many ship classes before them, the Halifax-class frigates will be required to extend their intended service life; specifically, until the arrival of the new Canadian surface combatant fleet of River-class destroyers. To meet this requirement, in-service structural surveys, including any corrective action, will be necessary to ensure that the frigates are structurally fit to perform their assigned tasks.

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Future Tech: Is Quantum Radar a Promising Investment for the CAF? [Issue 109]

In a lightly touching title reference to the Sid Meier’s Civilization series of strategy games, militaries throughout history have often acted as catalysts for technological innovation.

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Schedule Risk Analysis – A Best Practice in Managing Complex Defence Procurement [Issue 109]

One of the greatest paradoxes, or perhaps ironies, in the Canadian defence domain is that in the field of operations it is vital to adapt to a changing threat environment, whereas our rules of engagement for defence procurement appear to be set in stone.

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