Royal Canadian Navy’s frigate has sustained damage to its propellor and has structural cracks and corrosion, limiting the operation of the ship.
National Defence confirmed the details this newspaper received from navy personnel about the damage to HMCS Winnipeg, but denied suggestions from those sailors that the Halifax-class frigate might be decommissioned in the near future because of the ongoing issues.National Defence spokesperson Dan Le Bouthillier confirmed that “structural cracks and corrosion issues were identified which are related to the age of the ship.
“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.The frigate’s propeller was damaged in October 2022. Halifax-class Frigates, such as HMCS Winnipeg, have two propellers.
But navy spokesperson Sabrina Nash did say there were “no plans to decommission His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Winnipeg in 2024.” But the CSC project – the largest single expenditure in Canadian history – has been plagued with delays and cost overruns. Concerns have been raised about the lack of accountability and oversight of the program as well as the secrecy surrounding the initiative.
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