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HMCS William Hall returns to Halifax following successful Operation CARIBBE deployment

National Defence

News release

July 3, 2025 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) William Hall returns to its home port of Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Halifax today, concluding a successful deployment on Operation CARIBBE, Canada's contribution to United States-led enhanced counter-narcotics operations under Joint Interagency Task Force South.

During its deployment, HMCS William Hall played a key role in the interdiction and seizure of more than 1,545 kilograms of cocaine, significantly disrupting drug trafficking in international waters.

The deployment included multiple maritime patrols and interdictions, during which HMCS William Hall worked in close coordination with an embarked United States Coast Guard (USCG) Law Enforcement Detachment. This collaboration highlights the strong operational partnership between the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and the USCG, and the importance of binational and international cooperation in addressing shared maritime security challenges.

Operation CARIBBE is part of Canada's ongoing support to Operation MARTILLO, a broader multinational effort led by the United States to combat illicit trafficking in the Caribbean Basin, Gulf of Mexico, and Eastern Pacific.

The RCN remains committed to working alongside the USCG and regional partners to promote maritime security and stability in the Western Hemisphere. The success of HMCS William Hall's deployment reflects the professionalism of its crew and the strength of Canada's international partnerships in combating organized crime at sea.

Quotes

"His Majesty's Canadian Ship William Hall's success on Operation CARIBBE is a testament to the professionalism, dedication, and operational excellence of our sailors and our United States Coast Guard partners. This mission reflects the strength of our binational cooperation and our shared commitment to protecting the safety and security of North American communities from the threats posed by illicit trafficking."

- Rear-Admiral Josée Kurtz, Commander Maritime Forces Atlantic and Joint Task Force Atlantic

"Our crew is proud of what we've accomplished on this deployment. Working side-by-side with the United States Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, we were able to make a real impact. Every kilogram of narcotics we intercepted is one that won't reach our streets. That's a mission worth doing."

- Commander Scott Kelerman, Commanding Officer, HMCS William Hall

Quick facts

• HMCS William Hall is the second Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel to deploy on Operation CARIBBE in 2025, following HMCS Harry DeWolf's deployment earlier this year.

• The 1,545 kilograms of cocaine seized during this deployment represents one of the largest single-ship hauls by the RCN in recent years.

• Since 2006, the Canadian Armed Forces have contributed to the disruption or seizure of more than 123 metric tons of narcotics through Operation CARIBBE.