Maintenance done on the ship during the docking work period, and other similar work periods that take place every five years, will “ensure the frigates remain effective and continue to serve as a bridge to the future fleet, allowing the Navy to deliver on its core mission until the arrival of the Canadian Surface Combatants,” she added. The Royal Canadian Navy did not answer this newspaper’s questions about whether discussions had recently taken place about decommissioning HMCS Winnipeg because of the structural problems.īut navy spokesperson Sabrina Nash did say there were “no plans to decommission His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Winnipeg in 2024.”
Maximum speed can also be used in case of emergencies. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. “The most immediate issues were repaired, and, following a rigorous risk assessment, it was determined that the ship could safely continue its current sailing schedule with some restrictions on operating in high sea states,” he added. HMCS Winnipeg will be docked for a year starting in January for extended maintenance, known as a docking work period.Īs part of the leadup to that docking, Le Bouthillier said, routine structural surveys of the warship were done and structural cracks and corrosion issues were found.
Halifax-class Frigates, such as HMCS Winnipeg, have two propellers. The frigate’s propeller was damaged in October 2022. He noted that HMCS Winnipeg was continuing to support crew training. “To avoid excessive vibration and possible damage, a speed restriction was placed on the ship until full repairs can be conducted during the ship’s next comprehensive docking period,” Le Bouthillier said. A piece of the edge of one of the propeller’s five blades broke off. Le Bouthillier also confirmed the problem with the frigate’s propeller, which occurred last fall during a mission to the Indo-Pacific. National Defence spokesperson Dan Le Bouthillier confirmed that “structural cracks and corrosion issues were identified which are related to the age of the ship.”īut he said those problems would be dealt with next year, when HMCS Winnipeg is docked for a more extensive repair period.
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