According to information published by the Canadian DoD on January 10, 2025, His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke, a Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship (AOPS), departed Halifax, beginning a historic mission under Operation PROJECTION 2025.
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Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Margaret Brooke. (Picture source: Canadian MoD)
HMCS Margaret Brooke (AOPV 431) is the second vessel in the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) Harry DeWolf-class Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS). The order for the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships was placed on October 19, 2011, with Irving Shipyards of Halifax, Nova Scotia, as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. The ship’s keel was laid on May 29, 2017, and it was launched on November 10, 2019. After completing sea trials, Margaret Brooke was delivered to the RCN on July 15, 2021, and officially commissioned into service on October 28, 2022.
The mission underscores Canada’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and expanding its presence in international maritime operations. During its journey, HMCS Margaret Brooke will visit several ports throughout South America, strengthening diplomatic ties and enhancing cooperation with regional partners.
A key element of the mission is its scientific component. In Antarctica, HMCS Margaret Brooke will support Canadian scientific research, embarking researchers from several government organizations to conduct vital studies in one of the world’s most remote regions.
The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) plays a pivotal role in advancing Canada’s international defense and diplomatic objectives through strategic deployments worldwide.
In alignment with Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, the RCN has significantly increased its presence in this vital region. Operation HORIZON, launched in 2023, exemplifies this commitment. For instance, HMCS Montréal completed a six-month deployment under Operation HORIZON, sailing over 40,000 nautical miles and participating in multiple operations and exercises with nine different navies.
Through Operation REASSURANCE, the RCN contributes to NATO’s assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. Since 2014, Canadian warships have been continuously deployed to support maritime security and cooperative training exercises.
In the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, RCN sailors participate in U.S.-led counter-narcotics operations, such as Operation CARIBBE. Deploying on a rotational basis, they support.
