Vanguard Magazine

6 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2025 www.vanguardcanada.com S SIT REP A Strategic Visit: Canada's Defence Leadership Tours Hanwha Ocean's Submarine Yard Canadian Coast Guard Academy: Charting a New Course at 60 On September 7, Canada's Deputy Minister of National Defence, Stefanie Beck, stepped onto the sprawling grounds of Hanwha Ocean's shipyard in Geoje, South Korea. The visit underscored the growing defence ties between Canada and South Korea while putting a spotlight on one of the most consequential pro- curement decisions in Canada's modern naval history: the Ca- nadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Beck and the Canadian delegation were granted rare access to the KSS-III Batch-II sub- marine—Hanwha Ocean's flagship platform and the very model proposed to replace Canada's aging Victoria Class fleet. Hanwha Ocean used the occasion to present its broader economic vision for Canada. Their proposal extends far beyond the submarines themselves: a full transfer of technology, establishment of com- prehensive in-service support (ISS) capabilities within Canada, and wide-ranging cooperation spanning defence, space, sus- tainable energy, and critical minerals. "As Canada rebuilds, re- arms, and reinvests in our Canadian Armed Forces, it was a plea- sure to see and learn more about what Hanwha Ocean, one of the two qualified suppliers for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project, has to offer," said Stefanie Beck, Canada's Deputy Minis- ter of National Defence. Hanwha's vision is not just about ships—it's about forging a long- term strategic partnership with Canada. For 60 years, the Canadian Coast Guard has trained the officers who safeguard our waters and protect our environment. Image source: https://x.com/CoastGuardCAN/status/1965777373108002954/photo/2 What began as a vision in 1965 to create a dedicated centre for maritime excellence has grown into one of the world's most respected training institutions. Now, on its 60th an- niversary, the Canadian Coast Guard College is turning the page and embracing a new identity: the Canadian Coast Guard Academy. For six decades, the institution has been synonymous with rigorous training, discipline, and service, producing more than 1,500 graduates who have gone on to safeguard Canada's vast coastline and inland waters. Alumni and current students gathered in Sydney, Nova Scotia, to mark the anniversary—an occasion that also heralded a new era for the organization. The renaming to the Canadian Coast Guard Academy reflects the evolution of training, technol- ogy, and Canada's growing role in maritime safety and envi- ronmental protection. Since its establishment 60 years ago, the institution has expanded and modernized, transforming its training and equipment. "The new name – the Canadian Coast Guard Academy – represents the specialized nature of the maritime education, training, and services they offer to officer cadets and Canadian Coast Guard personnel," said the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence.

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