HMCS Fredericton Visits St. John’s

One of Canada’s most high-tech warships visited St. John’s on April 30. The HMCS Fredericton made the capital city its first port of call since returning from anti-piracy duty off east Africa. Many of the frigate’s crew are Newfoundlanders and were reunited with their families on the waterfront. The Department of National Defence took the opportunity to announce a $3-4 million contract with Northstar Network Ltd., a local engineering firm, to upgrade the vessel’s computers.

Howard Nash, president of Northstar Network Ltd.


Executives from Northstar Network Ltd. sign a deal with the Department of National Defence to upgrade computers on board the HMCS Fredericton, April 30.


Commander Steve Waddell presents Howard Nash, president of Northstar Network Ltd., a plaque recognizing a new $3-4 million contract awarded to the company by the Department of National Defence.


Commander Steve Waddell stands with executives from Northstar Network Ltd. on the flight deck of HMCS Fredericton after signing a $3-4 million dollar contract, April 30.


HMCS Fredericton