HMCS Max Bernays

The s are designed for use in the Arctic regions of Canada for patrol and support within Canada's exclusive economic zone. The vessel is long overall with a beam of . The ship has a displacement of . The ship has an enclosed foredeck that protects machinery and work spaces from Arctic climates. The vessel is powered by a diesel-electric system composed of four MAN 6L32/44CR Max Bernays is able to deploy with multiple payloads, including shipping containers, underwater survey equipment or landing craft. Payload operations are aided by a crane for loading and unloading. The ship is equipped with a vehicle bay which can hold pickup trucks, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. The ship also has two multi-role rescue boats capable of over . The ship is armed with one BAE Mk 38 gun and two M2 Browning machine guns. The patrol ship has an onboard hangar and flight deck for helicopters up to the size of a Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone. Max Bernays has a complement of 65 and accommodation for 85 ==Construction and career==

The patrol vessel's keel was laid down on 5 December 2018 by Irving Shipbuilding at Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ship was launched on 23 October 2021, and was delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy 2 September 2022. The naming ceremony was conducted on 29 May 2022 in conjunction with that for sister ship . The ship began sea trials in July 2022. The ship was delivered to the RCN in September 2022 for post-acceptance trials and it was indicated that she would be the first vessel of her class to be based in the Pacific region, starting in 2023. On 11 March 2024, Max Bernays left Halifax for its new homeport at Esquimalt, British Columbia, with Canadian Fleet Pacific. The vessel was commissioned on 3 May 2024 in the presence of Anne, Princess Royal. In mid 2024, Max Bernays took part in the multi-national exercise RIMPAC 2024 along with the supply ship and the frigate . From mid to September 2024, the Max Bernays was deployed to Japan to monitor any North Korean-flagged vessels in the region for potential violations of UN sanctions. In October 2025, the Max Bernays was involved in the Sama Sama 2025 exercises. ==References==