Training and auxiliary
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) has several training and auxiliary ships in addition to the numerous classes of warfighting ships, submarines and other vessels in its fleet. They include training vessels, such as His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Oriole and the Orca class of Patrol Craft Training Vessels, and auxiliary vessels like the Naval large tugs.
Classes and ships
Orca class
Orca-class Patrol Craft Training Vessels are used to train the next generate of warfare officers and to participate in the community events. Orcas operate year-round in British Columbia coastal waters and frequently visit smaller ports on the Mainland and around Vancouver Island.
HMCS Oriole
Built in 1921 and commissioned in 1954, HMCS Oriole is the oldest ship in the RCN fleet. The wooden tall ship serves as a training and community outreach platform, and is based in His Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Halifax in Nova Scotia.
Naval large tugs
The Naval large tug project is set to replace the in service Glen-class vessels with four more powerful tug boats, scheduled for delivery in 2022 and 2023. The vessels are named after tugs that that are linked to RCN maritime heritage.
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