HMCS St. John’s to head to Mediterranean Sea to participate in NATO operation
A departure ceremony is being held on the Halifax waterfront today (Jan 16) for the crew of HMCS St. John’s.
The Royal Canadian Navy ship is headed to the Mediterranean Sea for a deployment with NATO forces.
HMCS St. John’s is participating in Operation Reassurance, an ongoing exercise aimed at promoting security and stability in central and eastern Europe.
The ship is serving with Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 in the Mediterranean Sea.
It’s the second time the ship has participated in the operation.