HMCS Regina and Asterix supply ship leave for deployment to Asia-Pacific and Middle East

Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Regina, accompanied by Naval Replenishment Unit Asterix, left its homeport of Esquimalt Wednesday for a deployment to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. The ships will initially support Operation PROJECTION working with other navies to enhance military cooperation and partnerships in support of Canada’s diplomatic efforts in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Royal Canadian Navy.
In March 2019, the ships will transition to Oper