Category Archives: Navy

Trot Buoy Service.

RMI Seafox and a barge were seen out in the basin servicing some of the Navy’s Mooring Buoys. These buoys are anchored to the seabed, and allow navy vessels to tie up via their bow Fair lead.

This particular trot Buoy is located just south of the DRDC Barge. Below is a diagram of the setup of such a buoy.

AOPS #3 Mega Block Rollout

This Friday morning brought the rollout of Megablock #1 for AOPS #3, the future HMCS Max Bernays. The Stern block moved onto the ramp Saturday.

AOPS #2 was Launched Nov 10 2019. Its Bow was Added May 3 2019, and the first two blocks rolled out Sept 21/18. if the Harry DeWolf schedule is any indication, the AOPS #2, the Margaret Brooke should be ready for trials soon. AOPS #1, Harry DeWolf, began trials 10 days after the The Margaret Brooke was launched. The Margaret Brooke powered up Jan 5th for the first time using its own power.

ISI Photo via Twitter

HMCS Harry Dewolf handed over to the Navy.

HMCS Harry DeWolf at Navy jetty J – aka NJ.

HMCS Harry DeWolf was handed over to the navy, and moved from the Halifax Shipyard to the Navy dockyard the Morning of July 31.

The ship will undergo additional training and trials by the navy, before formally being commissioned next summer. As the Ship is in possession of the navy, it is now proper to refer to her as HMCS Harry DeWolf. (US practice is to refer to a ship in possession of the navy but not yet commissioned as PCU <Name> for Pre-Commisioning Unit.)

AOPS #1 to be Delivered Friday

Word came out today that AOPS #1, HMCS Harry DeWolf will be turned over the the RCN Friday, with a webcast move from the shipyard to the Dockyard at 1pm Atlantic time.

The Move will be streamed via the Canadian Forces facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CanadianForces/

UPDATE: the Navy’s Glen tugs moved the HMCS Harry Dewolf to the Dockyard NJ this morning.

Dazzle in the Basin.

HMCS Moncton in Dazzle paint scheme for the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The ship was Exercising in the basin today.

Sun, May 3rd marks the 75th anniversary. of the Battle of the Atlantic, to commemorate the longest continuous battle for sea-control of the North Atlantic, from 1939-45, between German and Allied navies

Sea Trials Underway.

HMCS Harry DeWolf heads to the basin for the first round of trials.

The HMCS Harry Dewolf is undergoing another round of sea trials this week. the Ship first sailed on Saturday afternoon and to the shipyard 10 p.m. Sunday.

the ship then sailed again on Monday, and is still out to sea. In a tweet, the navy said it was taking the ship out for a test drive – suggesting these are likely part of the acceptance trials program. 

Harry DeWolf Trials

the Future HMCS Harry DeWolf is scheduled for builders trials in the basin Friday the 22nd. the ship is scheduled for trials outside the harbour Saturday the 23rd.

the dates were pushed back a day due to weather.

AOPS #2 is scheduled to move to pier 7 today at 4pm.

coming off the dock
out into the stream
turn around.
Rotation finished, under own power.
Off Pier 9
Under the Mackay, Passing BIO

AOPS #2 Moves to the Basin

Approaching pier 9

AOPS #2 has been moved to the basin. The launch will occur tomorrow morning, with the barge beginning to submerge at 4am. Shipyard staff are scheduled to board the ship at 2:45 to check tanks, and valves for leaks as the ship is lowered into the water.

under the Mackay
in the basin
anchoring in the basin.
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