CANADIAN LEAD MCDV NEARS COMPLETION

Canada's new 55m class Maritime Coastal Defence Vessels (MCDV) are described. The requirement for the twelve vessels was a multi-role design incorporating MCM capabilities and a high Naval Reserve training capability. As a cost saving measure it was decided to build in steel and to reduce the risk to personnel in the MCM role by developing a remote minehunting system - such being increasingly sought even for more expensive magnetic platforms. A profile and deck plan of the MCDV is included in the article.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Naval Architect, June 1995, p E383 [1 p, 3 fig]
• Authors:
  • Wood, G
• Publication Date: 1995

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Explosive mines; Military vessels
• Old TRIS Terms: Minehunters
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00717323
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 4 1996 12:00AM