HMC Ships Saskatoon and Yellowknife depart for coastal patrols

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May 22, 2015

OTTAWA – Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS) Saskatoon and Yellowknife left Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt earlier this week to conduct operations, including coastal surveillance and port visits, along the coast of British Columbia, until mid-June.

Quick Facts

HMCS Saskatoon and Yellowknife are conducting coastal operations to maintain readiness and ensure their sailors are well-trained on a wide range of naval tasks.
During the operation, the ships will be visiting B.C. communities such as Port Alberni, Masset, Prince Rupert, Campbell River, Vancouver, and Port Hardy.
The Royal Canadian Navy has a long history of reaching out to communities at home and abroad in an ongoing effort to enhance relationships at all levels. Through day sails, community relations events, and port visits, Canadians gain a better appreciation and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of their navy.
Crewed by both Regular and Reserve Force members, HMCS Saskatoon and Yellowknife are Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDVs) – multi-role minor war vessels with a primary mission of coastal surveillance and patrol, including general naval operations and exercises, search and rescue, law enforcement, resource protection, and fisheries patrols.
The Naval Reserve provides trained sailors for Canadian Armed Forces operations ashore, at sea, and abroad. Naval reservists typically serve part-time on evenings and weekends throughout the year, and can volunteer to serve full-time.

Quotes

“Our Government is committed to patrolling Canada’s coastlines and protecting our sovereignty. Coastal patrols such as these ensure that the Royal Canadian Navy is always ready to defend Canada and proudly safeguard its interests and values whether at home or abroad.”
Jason Kenney, Minister of National Defence

“Our Navy is hard at work on a daily basis. Coastal operations develop skills and procedures that enhance readiness, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Additionally, coastal patrols enable the Royal Canadian Navy to conduct outreach activities in coastal communities throughout British Columbia.”
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman, Commander Royal Canadian Navy

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Contacts

Maritime Forces Pacific Public Affairs
Phone: 250-363-5789
Email: marpac@shaw.ca

Lauren Armstrong
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
lauren.armstrong2@forces.gc.ca

For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy, please visit: www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca.

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