Today, Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Harry DeWolf returned to its home port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, following a deployment on Operation CARIBBE.

“HMCS Harry DeWolf’s success on Operation CARIBBE is a testament to the Royal Canadian Navy’s ability to work alongside our partners and allies to support maritime security efforts, near and far, helping to keep waters safe and streets clean of illicit drugs. I am incredibly proud of the dedication of the ship’s crew. Welcome home and Bravo Zulu on two significant interdictions.”

Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic 

“I’m incredibly proud of the crew of HMCS Harry DeWolf, who demonstrated the capabilities of our Navy. The successful interdiction of illegal narcotics is a tangible way of demonstrating that our Navy is protecting and safeguarding North America. I’m incredibly proud of my team, and we are eager to continue building on our success and stand ready to support future operations.”

Commander Geoffrey Simpson, Commanding Officer, HMCS Harry DeWolf

•  During this deployment, HMCS Harry DeWolf and its crew spent 56 days at sea, travelled over 7,000 nautical miles, and visited six countries. 

•  Operation CARIBBE began in November 2006. In October 2010, it expanded with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Canada. The MOU allows USCG LEDETs to operate from Canadian warships.

• The Canadian Armed Forces have conducted Operation CARIBBE since 2006 with successive deployments of Royal Canadian Navy ships and Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft. Over the past fifteen years, the CAF has contributed to the disruption or seizure of more than 120 tonnes of cocaine.

Associated links

• Operation CARIBBE
• Royal Canadian Navy
• Royal Canadian Navy Facebook
• Royal Canadian Navy Instagram
• Royal Canadian Navy Twitter

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