Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ship AOPS

[Oldgateboatdriver]

Fully agree with Colin on this one. The Coast Guard usually has three or four icebreakers at a time up in the Arctic during the navigation season. They can't be everywhere help is needed. Any AOPS up there at the time will at the very least be called upon to "assist" some ships whenever they are the closest one. It won't be CG type assistance, i.e. they will not escort the ship to where they are going, but the AOPS will at the very least get them out of being stuck in the ice, and /or provide first line emergency help (for medical or damage control situations).

 

[Halifax Tar]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1819462852123807899

In the right place at the right time

That's an HMCS Cataraqui ships crest! My first unit.

The right way, the wrong way, the Cataraqui

 

[Furniture]

That's an HMCS Cataraqui ships crest! My first unit.

The right way, the wrong way, the Cataraqui

That's odd... with velcro ship's crests people should be rocking the APd unit, not their home unit.

 

[Halifax Tar]

That's odd... with velcro ship's crests people should be rocking the APd unit, not their home unit.

Silly you, expecting uniformity from uniforms

 

[Fabius]

Reading the other thread about the RCN response to the Chinese vessel in the Bering Strait and the deployment of the HMCS Regina got me wondering if the AOPS will be used as Ready Duty Ships or is that something reserved for the frigates?

 

[Underway]

Reading the other thread about the RCN response to the Chinese vessel in the Bering Strait and the deployment of the HMCS Regina got me wondering if the AOPS will be used as Ready Duty Ships or is that something reserved for the frigates?

For sure they will be RDS. MCDV's are often RDS.

Regina wasn't RDS though ( I don't think). She was supposed to sail a week later anyways, but were moved up a week because of obvious reason.

 

[FSTO]

Reading the other thread about the RCN response to the Chinese vessel in the Bering Strait and the deployment of the HMCS Regina got me wondering if the AOPS will be used as Ready Duty Ships or is that something reserved for the frigates?

Fixed it for you

 

[Navy_Pete]

Reading the other thread about the RCN response to the Chinese vessel in the Bering Strait and the deployment of the HMCS Regina got me wondering if the AOPS will be used as Ready Duty Ships or is that something reserved for the frigates?

They do the same when we are in their backyard, it's pretty common. It's only a news story sometimes but happens all the time.

 

[suffolkowner]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823434368809099599

getting ready to assemble the last one for the RCN

 

[Swampbuggy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823434368809099599

getting ready to assemble the last one for the RCN

If it’s anything like the first 4 accepted, it’ll be one busy vessel right out of the gate.

 

[dapaterson]

If it’s anything like the first 4 accepted, it’ll be one busy vessel right out of the gate.

You mean to replace all the valves for potable water so they meet the standard for potable water?

 

[Swampbuggy]

You mean to replace all the valves for potable water so they meet the standard for potable water?

It’s on the list, I’m sure.

 

[Czech_pivo]

A nice read on the new badge for HMCS Frederick Rolette

‘With the Courage of a Lion’: HMCS Frédérick Rolette’s New Badge

Designing the badge (often referred to in the Navy as a ‘crest’) for HMCS Frédérick Rolette began in March 2023 and involved significant research, including consultations with the Royal Canadian Navy and descendants of Frédérick Rolette.

www.canada.ca

 

[Czech_pivo]

Nice pic of 2 AOPS and US Naval Vessels.

240818-N-MA550-1086

www.navy.mil

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) sails alongside the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) and the Royal Canadian Navy offshore patrol vessels HMCS Margaret Brooke (AOPV 431) and HMCS Harry DeWolf (AOPV 430) while conducting a photo exercise during Operation NANOOK (OP NANOOK) in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 18, 2024. OP NANOOK is the Canadian Armed Forces' annual series of Arctic exercises designed to enhance defense capabilities, ensure the security of northern regions, and improve interoperability with allied forces. Delbert D. Black participated in the operation alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian and Danish allies to bolster Arctic readiness and fulfill each nation's defense commitments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rylin Paul)

 

[YZT580]

Nice pic of 2 AOPS and US Naval Vessels.

240818-N-MA550-1086

www.navy.mil

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) sails alongside the U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Northland (WMEC 904) and the Royal Canadian Navy offshore patrol vessels HMCS Margaret Brooke (AOPV 431) and HMCS Harry DeWolf (AOPV 430) while conducting a photo exercise during Operation NANOOK (OP NANOOK) in the Atlantic Ocean, Aug. 18, 2024. OP NANOOK is the Canadian Armed Forces' annual series of Arctic exercises designed to enhance defense capabilities, ensure the security of northern regions, and improve interoperability with allied forces. Delbert D. Black participated in the operation alongside the U.S. Coast Guard and Canadian and Danish allies to bolster Arctic readiness and fulfill each nation's defense commitments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Rylin Paul)

indeed, but the first thing I noticed, and yes I guess I am being nitpicky, is that our colours are not clearly visible on either vessel whereas the U.S. flag is both huge and in plain sight

 

[Good2Golf]

indeed, but the first thing I noticed, and yes I guess I am being nitpicky, is that our colours are not clearly visible on either vessel whereas the U.S. flag is both huge and in plain sight

I believe that lets the US Navy’s ships get more Freedom Eagles per AR-15 (FEAR) than other nations…

https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-twz/content/2021/02/USS-Michael-Murphey-Flag.jpg

 

[Czech_pivo]

I believe that lets the US Navy’s ships get more Freedom Eagles per AR-15 (FEAR) than other nations…

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https://www.twz.com/wp-content/uploads/images-by-url-twz/content/2021/02/USS-Michael-Murphey-Flag.jpg

Go Big or Go Home Baby!

 

[Furniture]

indeed, but the first thing I noticed, and yes I guess I am being nitpicky, is that our colours are not clearly visible on either vessel whereas the U.S. flag is both huge and in plain sight

The American ship is flying its battle ensign, the Canadian ships aren't.

The halyards on the AOPVs kinda suck, so the ensign is hidden by the stacks/mast.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Another one delivered, one more to go.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829208661316776335

 

[PrairieFella]

Another one delivered, one more to go.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1829208661316776335

It is nice to see the CAF getting new kit, regardless of the service. Happy sailing Frédérick Rolette!