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Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦

Fair winds and following seas! 🚢🌬️🌊

We wave farewell to the crews of #HMCSEdmonton and #HMCSYellowknife as they set sail for European waters on #OpREASSURANCE and continue to display our NATO
commitments. ⚓

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July 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦

#HMCSHarryDeWolf ship’s company arrived home today from a 2-month deployment on #OpCaribbe, Canada’s participation in the U.S.-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations, sailing in the Caribbean Sea Region.
Welcome home and #BravoZulu! #HelpLeadFight
March 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦

Our Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit is executing Maritime Interdiction, Harbour Defence, and multi-domain uncrewed ops at #TridentFury2025. This is real-world capability on full display.

#WeTheNavy

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June 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

After seven weeks on #OpCARIBBE, #HMCSYellowknife has returned home. The ships company worked with the USCG to strengthen regional security and disrupt illegal activity in the Caribbean.

Welcome back! 🇨🇦 💙 #HelpLeadFight
March 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

#HMCSCharlottetown sets sail from Halifax on deployment to the Indo-Pacific in support of Ops HORIZON and NEON, reinforcing Canada’s commitment to peace, security, and cooperation with allies in the region.

Fair winds and following seas.

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February 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Bravo Zulu to S1 Kathryn Fuhr, Canadian Fleet Atlantic’s Sailor of the 3rd Quarter! 👏 A Boatswain aboard #HMCSCharlottetown, S1 Fuhr’s leadership, professionalism, and excellence, especially as a rescue swimmer during IMSRT, were key to mission success.

⚓🇨🇦 #HelpLeadFight
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦

#HMCSMontréal departed #OpREASSURANCE, and they will participate with allied nations on #ExFormidableShield25. An exercise off the coast of Scotland and Norway. Canada’s MV Asterix will also support them overseas. Fair winds and following seas!

#HelpLeadFight #WeAreNATO
April 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Royal Canadian Navy 🇨🇦

🚢 #HMCSWilliamHall is home!

After a successful deployment on #OpCARIBBE, the crew returns to Halifax having helped seize 1,500+ kg of illicit narcotics in the Caribbean Sea.

A proud moment for 🇨🇦 Canadian sailors & 🇺🇸 USCG partners. #HelpLeadFight
July 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Teamwork at sea! 🇨🇦🤝🇳🇿
#HMCSRegina and #HMNZSAotearoa conducted a Replenishment at Sea (RAS) during the sea phase of #RIMPAC in the Pacific Ocean. #HelpLeadFight
July 20, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

After 4 months at sea on #OpREASSURANCE Mine Countermeasures, the ship’s companies of #HMCSEdmonton and #HMCSYellowknife are finally home!

Welcome home and Bravo Zulu!

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📸: Cpl Gregory Cole
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Thank you to the Republic of Korea Navy for an incredible visit to Esquimalt. From ceremonies & ship tours to joint band performances and at-sea exercises, our sailors trained, learned, and strengthened the partnership between our two navies. 🇨🇦🤝🇰🇷

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May 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Royal Canadian Navy ❤️🤍

A different behind-the-scenes look at the recent bust on #OpCARIBBE 👀 Over 1300 kg of cocaine seized, showcasing #Canada and our allies’ resolve in tackling illicit trafficking together. #HelpLeadFight
June 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Royal Can Navy🍁

#WeTheNavy #HelpLeadFight #HMCSFraser

National Defence🍁

Canada marked the formal start of construction of the 1st River-class destroyer, the future HMCS Fraser, in Halifax, with a keel laying ceremony where a coin is welded to the keel for good fortune.

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June 13, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Today, #HMCSMoncton & #HMCSEdmonton began their deployment on #OpREASSURANCE, where they will join SNMCMG1. Their mission will focus on mine countermeasures operations, enhancing maritime security, and working alongside allied naval forces.
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July 7, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Today, July 15, the crew of #HMCSVilleDeQuébec departed for the North Atlantic, North Sea, and Baltic Sea as part of #OpREASSURANCE, joining Standing NATO Maritime Group One. Fair winds and following seas! 🇨🇦⚓ #HelpLeadFight
July 16, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This impressive display offers a closer look at what’s ahead for 🍁Canada’s fleet and helps build awareness around this important shipbuilding project.

The first River class is currently under construction and expected to be delivered in the mid-2030s. #HelpLeadFight
March 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

A new chapter begins for our Navy. ⚓🇨🇦 VAdm Dan Charlebois has assumed command as our 39th Commander.

With 34 y of service and deep commitment to our sailors, he leads us forward as we modernize, operate, and grow. Welcome VAdm Charlebois
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A new chapter begins for our Navy. ⚓🇨🇦 VAdm Dan Charlebois has assumed command as our 39th Commander. With 34 years of service and deep commitment to our sailors, he leads us forward as we modernize, ...
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June 17, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Royal Canadian Navy 🍁

Farewell to the Kingston-class! 🍁
These vessels served our coasts and international waters for 25+ years. As we retire them, we’re not losing capability; we’re upgrading it.

New tech, new ships, same unwavering commitment.
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July 24, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

June 16
Today, our Navy marked a major milestone as VAdm Topshee transferred command to VAdm Charlebois, our 39th Commander.

We thank VAdm Topshee for his leadership and wish him success as VCDS. Fair winds and congratulations to VAdm Charlebois.

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June 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

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June 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Royal Canadian Navy🍁

Fair winds and following seas.
HMCS William Hall departs for Portsmouth, UK, to support the Royal Navy’s Exercise Tartan Lance, integrating into Mine Countermeasures operations with embarked RN personnel and MCM equipment.

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April 23, 2026 at 3:42 PM