Media Advisory - Arrival in Halifax of MV Asterix

HALIFAX, Dec. 26, 2017 /CNW/ - Spencer Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of Federal Fleet Services is pleased to announce the MV ASTERIX will arrive in Halifax to begin its integration into the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

The Asterix is a Resolve Class Naval Support Ship that will be leased to the RCN, commencing service January 1, 2018. The MV ASTERIX will provide the RCN with fuel, cargo, ammunition, a floating hospital, a platform for two helicopters and quarters for humanitarian and rescue operations.

MV Asterix on Maiden Voyage from Quebec City to Halifax (20171225) (CNW Group/Federal Fleet Services Inc)

Date: December 27, 2017

Time:  8:30 a.m.

Location: The Asterix will dock beside the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Media may use the patio at Federal Fleet for an elevated shooting location:
Suite 300
1209 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3H 4P8

Media tours of the ship will be available in early 2018.

Related Links
federalfleet.ca  
http://www.davie.ca

Imagery
http://www.davielibrary.com/Project-Resolve-/Sea-Trials/i-x2DSMgv

SOURCE Federal Fleet Services Inc

Members of the media who wish to confirm their attendance, or wishing to book an interview by telephone with Mr. Fraser should contact: John Price, ICE PR, 613-799-8336, [email protected]