The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada THE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY
IS CRUCIAL TO SUCCESS IN FIVE NATIONAL ENDEAVOURS…
• Our control over our home waters. • Our national security in an ever more unruly international arena. • Our support to our friends and oppressed peoples, or those facing natural disasters, around the world. • Our maintenance of high-value jobs and modern technology across Canada. • Our ongoing prosperity in a global market place.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada The Global Ocean Commons
70% of the Earth’s surface, carrying 90% of world trade
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada THE GLOBAL SHIPPING NETWORK
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada CANADA IS INCREASINGLY A MARITIME NATION… ► Canada has the Vancouver, BC – Busiest Port on longest coastline - 243,000 km the West Coast of North America ► Number of ports and harbours - 324 ► Annual international and domestic port visits - 66,700
► Canadian trade carried by ships - 44.8% (2013)
► Canada’s 2011 international maritime trade – 466 Million Tonnes Valued at more than $400 Billion Expected to double in 15-20 years
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada Canada is a maritime nation…
…almost an island
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada Canada’s Ocean Estate
TERRITORIAL WATERS EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONES UN CLAIM AREAS BOUNDARY ISSUES
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada HMCS OTTAWA ENTERING SYDNEY HARBOUR, AUSTRALIA
Photo: Chris Sattler
HMCS OTTAWA IN THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN BATTLE GROUP IN THE ARABIAN SEA
USNI
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada Photo: DND HMCS Fredericton in the Bosphorus near Istanbul entering the Black Sea
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada HMCS Kingston has been involved in Op Caribbe
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada Canadian sailors in Haiti
Photos: DND
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada The Heart of the RCN is the Canadian sailor Photo: DND Recruited from young Canadian men and women from all walks of life. Educated, trained, professional and supported. Recognized globally as world-class.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada EXISTING STRATEGIES
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada Canada needs an overarching…
Strategic Maritime Vision
To include Canadian sea power as means to… Defend Canadian maritime sovereignty and invaluable undersea resources. Pursue “freedom of the seas” as a crucial ingredient in our prosperity and security. Commit to assisting our friends overseas. Fight back against threats as far from Canadian shores as possible.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada
YOUR MARITIME FORCES Some Photos: DND
SPACE OCEAN SURVEILLANCE & LOGISTICS SHIPS COMMUNICATIONS
DESTROYERS FRIGATES
TRAINING SHIPS MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT SUBMARINES SHIPBORNE HELICOPTERS OPERATIONAL CONTROL CORE COMBAT CAPABILITY HMCS ORIOLE COASTAL PATROL ARCTIC PATROL
DRONES INDUSTRIAL NAVAL DOCKYARDS INNOVATION
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada OUR ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY = 24 Naval Reserve Divisions Nanisivik Naval Station
Maritime Forces Atlantic (Halifax, NS) • 1 Destroyer / 7 Frigates • 1 Submarine • 6 Coastal Defence Vessels
Naval Reserve HQ (Québec City) Maritime Forces Pacific RCN HQ (Esquimalt, BC) (Ottawa) • 5 Frigates • 3 Submarines • 6 Coastal Defence Vessels • 8 Orca Training Vessels 18 INDUSTRY INVOLVED IN CANADIAN SHIPBUILDING AND SUPPORT
8 Industries 12 Industries 23 Industries
12 Industries
40 Industries
1 Major Industry 14 Industries
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada THE FUTURE FLEET
Arctic Offshore Patrol Ship New ships with the ability to sail in some ice-infested waters, as well as patrol Canada’s offshore home waters. Irving Shipyards construction contract signed January 2015.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada THE FUTURE FLEET
Joint Support Ship In June 2013, the German Berlin Class design was selected to replace HMC Ships Protecteur and Preserver for logistic support at sea. Vancouver Shipyards construction contract expected 2016.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada THE FUTURE FLEET
Canadian Surface Combatant To replace 3 Tribal Class air defence destroyers and the 12 Halifax Class frigates. Irving Shipyards construction contract expected 2018.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada CONCLUSION…
CANADA IS INCREASINGLY A MARITIME NATION, BECOMING EVER MORE DEPENDENT ON THE SEAS FOR ITS PROSPERITY, SECURITY AND STANDING IN THE WORLD.
A DEVELOPING MARITIME NATION MUST TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT AND FURTHER ITS INTERESTS, BOTH IN HOME WATERS AND WITH FRIENDS IN DISTANT WATERS.
CANADA THEREFORE NEEDS A CAPABLE AND EFFECTIVE ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY.
The Naval Association of Canada L’Association Navale du Canada YOUR NAVY NEEDS YOU ! Rear-Admiral Sir Charles Kingsmill First Head of the Royal Canadian Navy, 1910-1921