June 15, 2015
HALIFAX, N.S. – Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Goose Bay departed Halifax, Nova Scotia, today for a five-week deployment to the St. Lawrence Seaway. These operations will help maintain crew readiness and proficiency in a wide range of naval tasks, and provide a visible military presence in Canadian waters. During the deployment, the ship will also conduct port visits to Ville de Saguenay and Montreal, Quebec.
Quick Facts
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HMCS Goose Bay is conducting coastal operations to maintain readiness and ensure its sailors are well-trained on a wide range of naval tasks.
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During the operation, the ship will visit Ville de Saguenay (port of Chicoutimi) from June 18 to 22, 2015, to support the Bagotville International Air Show. The ship will be open to visitors.
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HMCS Goose Bay will also stop in Montreal from June 29 to July 3, representing the Royal Canadian Navy at the signature event of the 2nd Canadian Division / Joint Task Force (East), Con Forza, at La Ronde on July 1st, 2015. Con Forza is a day to pay tribute to Canadian military personnel.
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The Royal Canadian Navy has a long history of reaching out to communities at home and abroad in an ongoing effort to enhance relationships with Canadians 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.
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Crewed by both Regular and Reserve Force sailors, HMCS Goose Bay is a Kingston-class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel (MCDV) – a multi-role minor war vessel 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.
Lauren Armstrong
Office of the Minister of National Defence
(613) 996-3100
Lauren.Armstrong2@forces.gc.ca
Maritime Forces Atlantic Public Affairs
Phone: 902-427-3766
Email: +marlantpublicaffairs@forces.gc.ca.
After Hours: 902-452-5280 or hfx.dutypao@forces.gc.ca
For more information on the Royal Canadian Navy please visit www.navy-marine.forces.gc.ca or follow us @RCN_MRC @RCN_MARLANT
