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HCMC – His Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Montréal made a port call in HCMC today, August 15, as part of efforts to strengthen defense ties and bilateral relations between Vietnam and Canada. The frigate will be docked at Nha Rong Wharf until August 19.
The visit underscores Canada’s commitment to its Comprehensive Partnership with Vietnam and the broader Indo-Pacific region. During the five-day stay, HMCS Montréal will engage in military and diplomatic cooperation while the crew will participate in community events to foster people-to-people exchange.
“We are excited to be in Vietnam, a valued Canadian partner in Southeast Asia,” said Commander Travis Bain, commanding officer of HMCS Montréal. “This visit offers an opportunity to collaborate with the local community and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability.”
Commander Bain (C) and other Canadian officers walk along Nha Rong Wharf in HCMCDefense cooperation between Canada and Vietnam has grown significantly since the establishment of the Canadian Defence Attache Office in Vietnam in 2020Vietnamese and Canadian officials pose for a group photo. Both countries have signed a three-year cooperation plan focusing on strategic dialogue, military education and training, maritime security, and United Nations peacekeeping operationsHMCS Montréal is a Halifax-class frigate equipped with advanced anti-submarine, anti-surface, and anti-air warfare capabilitiesThe ship is deployed with a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter for anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, and search and rescue missionsA view of the HMCS Montréal control roomRadar equipment and antenna on the mast of HMCS MontréalAdvanced weaponry, including a missile launching system, is seen on the warshipShawn Steil, Canadian ambassador to Vietnam, stated, “The port call symbolizes the shared interests of both countries in regional stability and our comprehensive partnership”Montréal sailors have plans to visit a charity shelter in neighboring Binh Duong Province and tasting Vietnamese cuisine at Ben Thanh MarketAs scheduled, the crew members will have a discussion on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy with local students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in District 1, HCMCA Canadian naval officer on deck with the HCMC skyline in the background. The Indo-Pacific strategy, which guides Canada’s engagement in the region, focuses on collaboration with regional allies and partners to promote stability and prosperityThe deployment of HMCS Montréal is among collaborative efforts of the strategy, with up to three Royal Canadian Navy ships expected to deploy annually under its Operation HORIZON
