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Attending the welcoming ceremony were representatives from the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs, the Naval Region 3 Command, the Da Nang Military Command, the Da Nang Border Guard Command, the Da Nang Port Border Guard, the Military Region 5 External Relations Office, along with officials from the Ministry of National Defense’s External Relations Department and the Vietnam People’s Navy.
Representing Canada were Jim Nickel, Canada’s Ambassador to Vietnam; Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy; Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Maurice, commanding officer of HMCS Charlottetown; and several senior Canadian government officials.
The visit is seen as contributing to stronger friendship and mutual trust, in line with efforts to advance the Vietnam-Canada Comprehensive Partnership.
During their stay in Da Nang from May 15 to 18, the ship’s commanding officers are scheduled to pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, Military Region 5 Command and Naval Region 3 Command.
The delegation will also participate in professional exchanges and sports activities with the Vietnamese Navy.
Crew members are expected to visit the city’s Center for Victims of Agent Orange and Disadvantaged Children, as well as cultural and tourism sites in the area.
Jim Nickel, Canada’s Ambassador to Vietnam, said the visit symbolizes the shared interests of Canada and Vietnam in maintaining regional stability based on international law and strengthening the comprehensive partnership between the two countries.
Some images of HMCS Charlottetown arriving in Da Nang:
HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy begins a four-day visit to Da Nang.
The welcoming ceremony took place at Tien Sa Port.
HMCS Charlottetown is a Halifax-class frigate operated by around 240 sailors from the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel supporting the shipborne CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter. Photo: Embassy of Canada in Vietnam
The vessel is approximately 134 meters long with a displacement of nearly 4,800 tons and a crew of more than 200 sailors.
It is one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s key frontline warships.
HMCS Charlottetown departed from Halifax Naval Base on February 1, 2026, for a six-month deployment under Operation HORIZON.
The frigate is equipped with advanced systems including Sea Sparrow surface-to-air missiles, Harpoon anti-ship missiles, a 57mm naval gun, anti-submarine torpedoes and an onboard anti-submarine helicopter.
During the visit, crew members will engage with local maritime leaders, participate in community activities and attend a cultural event in Hoi An, helping strengthen people-to-people ties between Vietnam and Canada.
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