April 3 - According to reports in Canada's national press, HMCS Chicoutimi, one of the Canadian military's four submarines, is due to arrive in Victoria, BC, in about 30 days from Halifax aboard one of Dockwise USA's heavy lift ships. The value of the con
The transfer of Chicoutimi to Victoria via the heavy lift ship will allow the submarine to be brought directly to shore and placed on a temporary stand and it is believed that this reduces risk to the vessel, is more efficient and will more quickly free up navy resources for other high-priority work.