HMCS DOCKYARD
The Canadian Navy was formed in 1910. Its foundation and early development were clearly influenced by the Royal Navy. It has, however, developed its own customs and traditions.
The Canadian Navy's fleet is split between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC), based in Esquimalt, British Columbia, is home to the Navy's west coast fleet. Halifax, Nova Scotia is home to Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT), the home port of the Navy's east coast fleet.
CFB Halifax includes the following properties and lodger units:
Her Majesty's Canadian Dockyard (HMC Dockyard)
HMC Dockyard, located on the Halifax side of the harbour at the southern end of The Narrows, hosts the headquarters of Joint Task Forces Atlantic (JTFA), Maritime Forces Atlantic (MARLANT), Land Forces Area Atlantic (LFAA) and Canadian Fleet Atlantic (CANFLTLANT)
HMC Dockyard contains berths for Canadian and foreign warships. These are administered by the Queen’s Harbour Master. Other facilities include the Formation Supply Facility, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Scott, shore-based training facilities as well as operations buildings for MARLANT and other organizations such as a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) for air/marine search and rescue, and facilities for the local Naval Reserve unit, HMCS Scotian.
HMC Dockyard also has an adjunct facility directly across the harbour on the Dartmouth shoreline with jetties and various buildings, including Defence Research and Development Canada - Atlantic.
HMC Dockyard maintains exclusive control of several anchorage areas within the limits of Halifax Harbour and prevents civilian vessels from sailing in the vicinity of military facilities.
HMC Dockyard is one of the oldest defence establishments in Canada, having been established by the Royal Navy during the 18th century as HMS Dockyard.
