HMCS Vancouver Replenishment-At-Sea from MV Asterix

HMCS Vancouver replenishment-at-sea from MV Asterix at RIMPAC 2018. PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2018) Video of Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331) being resupplied at sea from Royal Canadian Navy supply ship MV Asterix during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, July 14. Twenty-five nations, 46 ships, five submarines, and about 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 27 to Aug. 2 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2018 is the 26th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Canadian Armed Forces video by Imagery Technician Sgt Devin VandeSype / Released) HD Video by Canadian Forces Sgt Devin Vandesype | Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet | 07.14.2018
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[@juliajames2]

i enjoyed watching the ships and sailors in this video,it is way more complicated and manual labour intensive than you would think. i liked the new ship as well :)

[@TheJOSHTAY100]

so proud of our navy service members and all our military members , go canada

[@tomlarocque4720]

That's awesome.

[@BridgeandTunnelScooterClub]

Asterix is a beauty

[@TheJOSHTAY100]

glad to see were building our 15 new pATROL ships and started build one out of 16 type 26 stealth destroyer and fridgetes ships

[@erictremblay4940]

For once, Canada obtained a fantastic ship (the Asterix) at a bargain price. On time, on budget and better than specs. We now need a second sister ship, what are we waiting for????

[@Caesar316]

@H Lafrond umm why? Harper didn't get a single ship built, he just liked to walk around in military uniforms. In Trudeau's term we've not only bought and modified a supply ship, we've created/selected the final design of the additional two Prorecteur Class Supply Ships we will be building. The government also got the first of the OAPS in the water with more currently under construction. The Harry Dewolf is a beautiful ship albeit horribly under-gunned because the Harper gov was responsible for the arms contracts. Oh and they picked a design for the new Frigates which is the largest military procurement in Candian peace time. Oh and the government is increasing the military budget from 1% to +1.5%. I'm not even necessarily a Trudeau supporter, there are lots of things I don't like but I like how he's focusing on the military which was neglected by ten years of conservative governing.

[@Baseshocks]

@@Caesar316 Trudeau tried to cancel Astrix and contract another firm, most of the other work was done before the Liberals came into office. He also paid twice as much for the last AOP cause he dragged his feet before choosing the type 26, why pay twice as much for one ship and have it built part time when you can build two ships for the same cost then just dock and rotate the hulls. Insanity. The arctic 3 season icebreaker is still no where to be seen and the two Berlin classy AOR's are still backlogged behind the icebreaker.

[@445Navigator]

@ Longevity ? Let me tell you something about longevity. If there's shipyards on the East and West coast it's only because Vickers in Montreal and Marine Industries in Sorel were shut a few decades ago down and replaced by them. Votes were needed you see. I was there when they ''stole'' the floating dock in Montréal and shipped it to Halifax. You can keep your ''Thank you very much''.

[@codecreator879]

@ If you think overrun costs and delays are quality...

[@endeavourist5287]

Canada doesn't own the Asterix. It's an interim vessel owned by Davie shipyards on lease to the RCN until the new joint support ships are in service. It seems like it's done a reasonably good job, but it was never designed or equipped for military purposes and has its limitations. It sounds as though the government believes that leasing a second ship with these limitations isn't worth the expense, given that the new Protecteur and Preserver aren't that far off on the horizon. Though there could be value in eventually purchasing the Asterix as a relief vessel for the new permanent ships.

[@Colinpark]

Excellent vid, learned a lot about RAS from it.

[@enfredlindstrom6763]

what we need now is 20 subs like the sweds or germans have .

[@lucasdobson8344]

We need more ships onto only 15 we need more and aircraft carriers to who knows what the usa China Russia would do as for the UK let's just look out of us we dont know what could happen

[@jonathancassels4835]

Why?

[@Cormorant1011]

So once Canada has 2 new replenishment ships in its navy, what is going to happen to MS Asterix?

[@rpm1796]

Good question GC-L Brains would tell us, we could build 4 Astrix...and bring them up to war specs at the price of just 1 Berlin Class. There is a 3rd Berlin on the books.....But they are killer expensive...something like $1.3B!! each...We need to put the money in for a fighting fleet,(16) Arrowhead 140 frigates at $500M and then, just 6 Type 26 asTF Command/fleet air defence at $1.7B!! The good lord forbid, we desperately need a viable, look at the map, new dedicated submarine force...something like (10) Saab A-26 Blekinge SSK..Check them out! Cheers🍻🍁

[@codecreator879]

Hopefully, they'll keep it since it is shown that it's reliable.

[@Zinit]

MS Asterix does not even belong to the Canadian Military its rented. So Asterix could be rented to any other country in theory

[@bradjames6748]

It will probably be turned back to the leasing company as it is not safety rated for combat operations

[@nonenowherebye]

@@bradjames6748 No supply ships are really rated for combat operations. RN (UK) replenishment is done by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, not by comissioned ships, US Navy is replenished by MIlitary Sealift Command, which again is a Merchant Marine organization. In any case, though, your replenishment ships will be as closely guarded as fleet carriers, as they're highly vulnerable, and critical to a war effort. They'll be kept at far range, and guarded by a defensive cordon.

[@benoitnadeau5845]

how long the whole process takes

[@user-vr3fu2ek8d]

The refuel takes 15-30 minutes depending on how big the ship for HMCS Vancouver 20 minutes

[@BradFalck-mn3pc]

I wholeheartedly support west coast shipbuilding but I don't think that the design the RCN chose is nearly as attractive as the asterix,not to mention the years it is taking to complete her

[@cynthiasonier5142]

Q: Does it run on diesel or regular fuel? A: Nope, magic potion! (Sorry, I just had to spit it out!)

[@lessharratt8719]

Serious pucker factor.

[@alexandrealferan7144]

Do canadian navy personnel work on the supply ship?

[@rpm1796]

Yes..114 RCN, 60 Civilian mariners contracted.

[@AirShark95]

Mark Norman died for this ship.

[@rpm1796]

God Bless him...If Erin becomes the next PM...I would like to see the V.Admiral become our next CDS.

[@grahamhaxell239]

Why are Canadian frigates so under gunned? Main armament should be a 125mm weapon.

[@mangodave45]

They like night sticks or bobbies

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Think missiles.

[@scottmccambley764]

You don't sink ships with naval guns, you shoot down aircraft. At over 200 rounds a minute the 57 bofors is a very effective mid-range AA weapon. Sure they can destroy high speed light naval targets but the main function is AA. You got 8 harpoons on the rails and 6 torpedo tubes for the big stuff plus the 16 ESSM for longer range AA. I would rather see 32 half height mark 41 VLS launch tubes ringing the Hanger for SM2s rather than a big bore 127mm.

[@devinodulchaoinitigh5467]

Cannons aren't used in ship on ship anymore

[@peterpeek4831]

Sadly the age of the naval gun has disappeared with the advent of guided missiles, which are more accurate. The only thing big guns are good at still, is land bombardment for amphibious operations. Still the smaller 57 mm is very good at AA. and can change up ammo for different mission or operations.

[@enzoborettini8252]

Eso es primitivo!! En chile estamos mas avanzado y ya superamos esto hace 50 años!!

[@AirShark95]

La Armada Canadiense esta para la cagada.

[@mangodave45]

Cute little boats, but hey, they should be able to fend off a few drunken cod fisherman/terrorists, they get to drink beer and have hotties onboard though.