By Darlene Blakeley
An historic agreement on joint Arctic operations has been signed by the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the Canadian Coast Guard.
On May 22, 2018, Vice-Admiral Ron Lloyd, Commander RCN, and Jeffery Hutchinson, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, signed the Joint Concept of Arctic Operations (CONOPS), which establishes how the RCN and the Coast Guard will coordinate maritime operations within Canada's Arctic Archipelago and Arctic waters, with the intent of pursuing greater interoperability.
With the Government of Canada's commitment to increasing presence in the Arctic regions, both the RCN and the Coast Guard remain the most visible maritime presence during the summer navigation season. While the assigned missions and tasks are different and specific to each organization, there is significant synergy and increased operational effect that can be achieved through collaboration.
“Maritime operations in the Canadian Arctic are a complex and continually evolving endeavour,” said VAdm Lloyd. “While the Coast Guard and RCN fulfill different roles, their devotion to greater interoperability demonstrates the commitment of both organizations to the achievement of shared government objectives. Defining our partnership reinforces and strengthens the connection between the Coast Guard and RCN, and ensures that we benefit from each other's experiences, assets and unique but intertwined areas of responsibility.”
Historically, the Canadian Coast…
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