HMCS Halifax (FFH 330)

HMCS "Halifax" (FFH 330) is a sclass|Halifax|frigate|1 that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1992.

"Halifax" is the lead ship in her class which is the name for the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. She is the second vessel to carry the designation warship|HMCS|Halifax.

"Halifax" was laid down on 19 March 1987 at Saint John Shipbuilding Ltd., Saint John and launched on 30 April 1988. She was officially commissioned into the CF on 29 June 1992 and carries the pennant number 330.

She is assigned to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT) and is homeported at CFB Halifax.

ervice

"Halifax" serves on MARLANT missions protecting Canada's sovereignty in the Atlantic Ocean and enforcing Canadian laws in its territorial sea and Exclusive Economic Zone.

"Halifax" has also been deployed on missions throughout the Atlantic and to the Indian Ocean; specifically the Persian Gulf and Arabian Sea on anti-terrorism operations.

"Halifax" has also participated in several NATO missions, patrolling the Atlantic Ocean as part of Standing Naval Force Atlantic (STANAVFORLANT) and its successor Standing NATO Response Force Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1).

In fall 1998 "Halifax" assisted in the recovery operation following the crash of Swissair Flight 111.

References

* [http://www.navy.forces.gc.ca/halifax/home/index_e.asp HMCS "Halifax" (FFH 330) - official website]