Surface fleet
The surface fleet is the backbone of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and allows Canada to maintain one of the most active, and globally deployable, navies in the world. The surface fleet includes three operational classes and two future classes of ships.
Classes
Halifax class
Built for submarine hunting and recently updated to be faster, stealthier and more maneuverable, the Halifax-class multi-role patrol frigates are the workhorse of the RCN. Since their creation, these frigates have proven many times over their incredible versatility and naval prowess in the four corners of the globe.
Harry DeWolf class
Extremely capable and versatile, the Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships enhance the RCN ability to assert Canadian sovereignty in Arctic and coastal waters, and support international operations when called upon.
Kingston class
Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels are multi-role minor war vessels which contribute to defend Canada’s interests at home and abroad, safeguarding territorial waters, protecting fishing stocks, supporting search and rescue and law enforcement operations.
Future Canadian Surface Combatants
The Future Canadian Surface Combatant provides the ideal foundation for the RCN’s future fleet, designed to serve Canada well into the latter half of the 21st century. With its effective warfare capability and versatility, modern workplace for tomorrow’s sailors, it will be able to deploy rapidly anywhere in the world, either independently or as part of a Canadian or international task group.
Future Protecteur class
The future Protecteur-class Joint Support Ships will replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s former Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment vessels and eventually be commissioned under the same names Protecteur and Preserver. The new ships will provide core replenishment, limited sealift capabilities, and support to operations ashore.
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