His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Margaret Brooke departed Halifax today, bound for the South American and Antarctic regions, marking the debut of Operation (Op) PROJECTION 2025 for the Harry DeWolf-class vessel. The mission marks the first circumnavigation of South America and visit to Antarctica by a Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) vessel.
During the deployment, the ship will build and enhance international relationships, in cooperation with Global Affairs Canada, as it visits multiple ports throughout South America.
In Antarctica, HMCS Margaret Brooke will support Canada's Antarctic scientific research with scientists embarked on the ship from several Government of Canada partners.
This deployment will also showcase the unique design of the Harry DeWolf-class vessel and allow the RCN to demonstrate proven Arctic operational capabilities in the Antarctic regional maritime domain.
