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Canmoore · 07-09-2007, 16:53 PM

Ottawa buying up to 8 Arctic patrol ships

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, announced today that six to eight craft will be constructed in Canada, these will be arctic patrol craft. Capable of traversing arctic waters, were other Naval Vessels cannot operate.

"The Polar Class 5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships will be custom-built, state of the art and made in Canada, Harper said during a ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Vancouver Island.

The ships will cost about $3.1 billion, with about $4.3 billion for operations and maintenance over their 25-year lifespan."

07-09-2007, 16:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Canmoore *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 05-18-06 Location: Canada Posts: 1,359 Country:	New Canadian Arctic Patrol Ships. Ottawa buying up to 8 Arctic patrol ships Prime Minister Stephen Harper, announced today that six to eight craft will be constructed in Canada, these will be arctic patrol craft. Capable of traversing arctic waters, were other Naval Vessels cannot operate. "The Polar Class 5 Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships will be custom-built, state of the art and made in Canada, Harper said during a ceremony at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt on Vancouver Island. The ships will cost about $3.1 billion, with about $4.3 billion for operations and maintenance over their 25-year lifespan."