HMCS Halifax, the first vessel to complete her FELEX refit, spent the first weekend in may tied up on the waterfront for battle of the atlantic commemorations. (Above) Hanger Antena fit. (Below) note the dark stripe – this is likely heat or emi resistant paint (Above) Antena Fit (below) Upgraded
Category: FELEX
(Above)HMCS Halifax having addtional Kit Fited as the final phases of the FELEX Refit are underway. (Left) Front on view of HMCS Fredericton, the second vessel to leave the shipyard. (Bottom)HMCS Athabaskan finishing her 5 year work period at the dockyard.
(Above) As part of the FELEX program, a new structure is being built at the machine shop wharf. this will provide closerr access to tools, and faclities to workers, as well as serve as a platform for boarding vessels. Construction has recently started, and the frame has takken shape. (Below)Also
HMCS Fredericton left the Machine Shop wharf today. She’ll complete her refit at the dockyard. (Above) Along side the Jetty, we dont get good photo angles unfortunately. Photos to hopefully follow.
HMCS Halifax Spotted in the Approaches on trials Post FELEX refit.
HMCS Montreal in the graving dock: Montreal Does not Appear to be getting the Extensions on the Back of the Hanger, which I belive are for LFSR Domes, Which are part of the Command and control fit on 2 of the Boats. (Halifax and Fredericton have them) HMCS Fredricton being
HMCS Fredericton was moved this past Saturday Morning to the Machine Shop Wharf. This signals the end of the major structural work being complete, and the fitting out of addtional systems will now take place. The Graving Dock will Next be Occupied by HMCS Montreal.
Also there is a Video tour of the crew lounge via Facebook
HMCS Halifax Completed its work period at Halifax Shipyard, and was moved back to the dockyard. There she will undergo Addtional testing, and refitting of weapon systems, prior to sea and Operational trials. HMCS Fredricton, Currently in the graving dock will likely take Halifax’s place, Making room for HMCS Montreal.