Subic Bay Freeport–The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) docked yesterday (September 14) at the Riviera Wharf in this premier Freeport for a goodwill visit as part of Canada’s defense engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan, together with Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines David Bruce Hartman, welcomed the ship and its crew.
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341), a Halifax-class frigate of the Royal Canadian Navy will be here until September 19.
According to Ambassador Hartman, HMCS Ottawa is the first of the three Canadian ships to visit the Philippines this month.
“The arrival of HMCS Ottawa is a demonstration of the close and growing relationship between Canada and the Philippines, and of Canada’s commitment to stability and security in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region,” Hartman said.
The official added , as maritime nations, Canada and the Philippines share a common interest in upholding a rules-based international order, and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Hartman also disclosed that during HMCS Ottawa’s visit to Subic Bay, a full program will be executed including professional development opportunities with the Philippine Navy, community outreach, and local engagements including a fun run and an exchange of the ship’s cooks. Port visits are ideal occasions for our sailors, soldiers, and aviators to explore and strengthen the deep connection that Canadians have with the Indo-Pacific through its people.
Commander Samuel Patchell, Commanding Officer of HMCS Ottawa, said, “Through our ongoing engagements in the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Canadian Navy is reinforcing partnerships with navies from across the region. I look forward to working closely with the Philippine Navy throughout our visit to Subic Bay in pursuit of our shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
HMCS Ottawa continues the tradition of RCN ships visiting the Philippines, after HMCS Vancouver’s successful visit last year. HMCS Ottawa has been deployed since August, and Subic Bay is its second port visit. Throughout the last quarter of 2023, HMCS Ottawa will conduct forward naval presence operations, cooperative deployments and participate in international naval exercises with partner nations.
“These activities build interoperability between Navies, while reaffirming our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Patchell added.
Subic Bay Freeport–The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) docked yesterday (September 14) at the Riviera Wharf in this premier Freeport for a goodwill visit as part of Canada’s defense engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Jonathan D. Tan, together with Ambassador of Canada to the Philippines David Bruce Hartman, welcomed the ship and its crew.
His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Ottawa (FFH 341), a Halifax-class frigate of the Royal Canadian Navy will be here until September 19.
According to Ambassador Hartman, HMCS Ottawa is the first of the three Canadian ships to visit the Philippines this month.
“The arrival of HMCS Ottawa is a demonstration of the close and growing relationship between Canada and the Philippines, and of Canada’s commitment to stability and security in Southeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region,” Hartman said.
The official added , as maritime nations, Canada and the Philippines share a common interest in upholding a rules-based international order, and maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Hartman also disclosed that during HMCS Ottawa’s visit to Subic Bay, a full program will be executed including professional development opportunities with the Philippine Navy, community outreach, and local engagements including a fun run and an exchange of the ship’s cooks. Port visits are ideal occasions for our sailors, soldiers, and aviators to explore and strengthen the deep connection that Canadians have with the Indo-Pacific through its people.
Commander Samuel Patchell, Commanding Officer of HMCS Ottawa, said, “Through our ongoing engagements in the Indo-Pacific, the Royal Canadian Navy is reinforcing partnerships with navies from across the region. I look forward to working closely with the Philippine Navy throughout our visit to Subic Bay in pursuit of our shared goal of a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
HMCS Ottawa continues the tradition of RCN ships visiting the Philippines, after HMCS Vancouver’s successful visit last year. HMCS Ottawa has been deployed since August, and Subic Bay is its second port visit. Throughout the last quarter of 2023, HMCS Ottawa will conduct forward naval presence operations, cooperative deployments and participate in international naval exercises with partner nations.
“These activities build interoperability between Navies, while reaffirming our shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” Patchell added.