Seaspan: HMCS Calgary returns to Canadian Navy after major overhaul

Seaspan Victoria Shipyards (Seaspan) has delivered HMCS Calgary back to the Royal Canadian Navy, marking the successful completion of the second full docking work period (DWP) under Seaspan’s Halifax-class work period (HCWP) contract.

As informed, HMCS Calgary received a wide range of engineering upgrades, equipment installations, preventative and corrective maintenance, and critical dry-docking activities.

This is all in support of the Royal Canadian Navy’s goal of ensuring the frigates remain operationally available and relevant through to the end of their service life.

“This DWP is a significant milestone for the entire Victoria Shipyards team, and underscores our commitment to quality, customer service, and to the Royal Canadian Navy,” said Tony Winter, Vice President and General Manager of Seaspan Victoria Shipyards.

HMCS Calgary arrived at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards on January 9, 2023, following a six-month project planning phase. Over the 28 months that followed, more than 1,000 trades personnel and office staff contributed to the project at various stages.

The next West Coast Halifax-Class frigate to undergo a Docking Work Period is HMCS Winnipeg, which arrived at Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in late 2024.

HMCS Calgary will now be transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy’s Fleet Maintenance Facility in Victoria, BC, where its staff will continue reactivating the vessel’s systems in preparation for future deployment.

“The DWP for HMCS Calgary represents the largest ever completed at Victoria Shipyards and stands as a testament to the coordinated efforts of Seaspan’s workforce and our partners at the Royal Canadian Navy, the Department of National Defence, and Public Services and Procurement Canada,” Seaspan concluded.