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LEADING THE CHARGE!After almost 3 months of hard work, intense focus, discussions, examinations, and a two-week sea phas...
10/14/2026

LEADING THE CHARGE!

After almost 3 months of hard work, intense focus, discussions, examinations, and a two-week sea phase, 8 successful candidates received their “Silver Mustache” from Commander Tyler Smith, CO of HMCS VENTURE. It was short, but emotional ceremony, with family members joining online via video chat from across the country. Graduates were presented their certificates and Silver NWO Badges for completion of HMCS VENTURE’s Command Qualifications Course, class of CQC 2602. Through hard work and dedication, they’ve earned the following qualifications: CQC-1, Orca OIC Class Package, and ORCA OIC Command Endorsement.

You will also recognize them soon wearing their new Silver Naval Warfare Officer (NWO) pin or badge. This initiative builds upon similar RCN specialty skill badges which recognize unique qualifications, and it is like the surface warfare officer pin other navies use. As an part of their occupation, RCN naval warfare officers train to one day potentially command a warship or submarine. This naval warfare officer badge recognizes the significant effort required to reach key career milestones within these sub-occupations and should be worn with pride. The badge recognizes sea-going service and progression towards command, based upon successful completion of specific qualifications and positions held within His Majesty’s Canadian ships and submarines. The three tiers of the badge are:

• Bronze – Given when a candidate receives a bridge watch keeping certificate on board a commissioned warship;

• Silver – Given to Regular Force members who are operations room officer qualified (with command development course completion), to submariners who have received their equivalent operations room officer qualification, or to Primary Reservists who are Orca-class officer-in-charge qualified; and

• Gold – Given for command of a commissioned warship.

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C'est avec un immense honneur que nous félicitons les 8 candidats ayant réussi le cours cet automne de qualification au commandement (CQC 2602) du NCSM VENTURE.

Ce fut une cérémonie brève, mais émouvante, à laquelle les membres de la famille ont participé en ligne par vidéoconférence depuis les quatre coins du pays. Capf Tyler Smith, le commandant de NCSM VENTURE leur a remis leurs épinglettes et insignes argentés du OGN et les diplômés ont reçu leur certificat CQC 2602. Grâce à leur travail acharné et à leur dévouement, ils ont obtenu les diplômes suivants: « CQC-1, Orca OIC Class Package, and ORCA OIC Command Endorsement. »

Vous les reconnaîtrez également à leur nouvel insigne ou écusson d'officier de guerre navale (OGN). Cette épinglette vient s’ajouter aux insignes de compétences spécialisées de la MRC qui reconnaissent des qualifications uniques, et elle est semblable à l’épinglette d’officier de combat de surface utilisée par d’autres marines. L’instruction des officiers de guerre navale de la MRC les prépare à commander un jour un navire de guerre ou un sous-marin. Ce insigne d’officier de guerre navale reconnaît l’effort important requis pour franchir les étapes clés dans ce métier. Les officiers de guerre navale sont invités à porter leur épinglette avec fierté, car elle constitue un indicateur visuel des progrès qu’ils ont accomplis pour parvenir à un poste de commandement. L’insigne reconnaît le service en mer et les progrès réalisés pour parvenir à un poste de commandement, en fonction de certaines qualifications obtenues et des postes occupés à bord des navires et sous-marins canadiens de Sa Majesté. Les trois niveaux sont les suivants :

• Bronze : décerné lorsqu’un candidat reçoit son certificat de quart à la passerelle à bord d’un navire de guerre en service.

• Argent : décerné aux membres de la Force régulière qui ont reçu leur qualification d’officier de la salle des opérations (après avoir suivi le cours de perfectionnement en commandement), aux sous-mariniers qui ont reçu leur qualification équivalente d’officier de la salle des opérations ou aux membres de la Première réserve qui ont reçu leur qualification d’officier responsable de la classe ORCA.

• Or : décernée aux personnes parvenues à un poste de commandement d’un navire de guerre en service.


BRAVO ZULU to / à

Lt(N)/Ltv Graham Austin
Lt(N)/Ltv Marisa Warner
Lt(N)/Ltv Baisel Collings
Lt(N)/Ltv Adam Ness
Lt(N)/Ltv James Lee
Lt(N)/Ltv Kent McLeod
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Not present:
Lt(N) Sebastian Williamson
Lt(N) David Harker

A new undertaking, to dare and not be afraid.

Photo: Lt(N)/Ltv Joe Cheng, HMCS/NCSM VENTURE NWO D/Div.

Coming to Esquimalt!
10/06/2026

Coming to Esquimalt!

A ship is steel, but her strength is her people.

Gathered on the snow covered flight deck of HMCS Robert Hampton Gray, the ship’s company marks Coastal Transfer 2026 with a photograph that will become part of their shared naval story. With ice stretching to the horizon and a Canadian Coast Guard helicopter behind them, it is a striking reminder of the places service in the Royal Canadian Navy can take you.

Behind every face are long watches, hard work, pride in the ship and friendships forged at sea. Years from now, this photograph will bring back more than the cold. It will bring back the shipmates, the laughter and the knowledge that they were part of something bigger than themselves. I speak from experience being on these type of deployments myself.

Fair winds and following seas to the sailors of HMCS Robert Hampton Gray. Memories like these last a lifetime.

Picture courtesy of HMCS Robert Hampton Gray

LE TRAVAIL D’ÉQUIPE EN OCTOBRE!Une façon fantastique de commencer ce magnifique mois avec une course de 5 km « Resilienc...
10/02/2026

LE TRAVAIL D’ÉQUIPE EN OCTOBRE!

Une façon fantastique de commencer ce magnifique mois avec une course de 5 km « Resilience Run » très amusante au NCSM VENTURE!

La division des officiers de guerre navale du YUKON a pleinement démontré son ESPRIT DE CORPS dans ses nouveaux chandails tout en encourageant l’ensemble de son équipe jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée. Bien sûr, rien ne se fait sans TRAVAIL D’ÉQUIPE : les élèves-officiers de marine-service technique ont appuyé la course en tant que guides et baliseurs, tandis que les élèves-leaders ont fait preuve d’une énergie débordante et ont offert une abondance de délices d’automne au poste de ravitaillement.

OCTOBER TEAMWORK !

A fantastic way to start this beautiful month with a fun 5k Resilience Run at HMCS VENTURE!

Naval Warfare Officer Division YUKON was fully demonstrating their ESPRIT DE CORPS in their new T-shirts while cheering their entire team across the finish line. Of course, nothing happens without TEAMWORK and the Naval Technical Officer Students were supporting the run as guides and way finders, and Student Leadership was on point with high energy and a fall bounty at the refreshment table.





Photo : Lt(N) Joe Cheng | HMCS VENTURE

10/02/2026

OCTOBER TEAMWORK !

A fantastic way to start this beautiful month with a fun 5k Resilience Run at HMCS VENTURE!

Naval Warfare Officer Division YUKON was fully demonstrating their ESPRIT DE CORPS in their new T-shirts while cheering their entire team across the finish line. Of course, nothing happens without TEAMWORK and the Naval Technical Officer Students were supporting the run as guides and way finders, and Student Leadership was on point with high energy and a fall bounty at the refreshment table.

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LE TRAVAIL D’ÉQUIPE EN OCTOBRE!

Une façon fantastique de commencer ce magnifique mois avec une course de 5 km « Resilience Run » très amusante au NCSM VENTURE!

La division des officiers de guerre navale du YUKON a pleinement démontré son ESPRIT DE CORPS dans ses nouveaux chandails tout en encourageant l’ensemble de son équipe jusqu’à la ligne d’arrivée. Bien sûr, rien ne se fait sans TRAVAIL D’ÉQUIPE : les élèves-officiers de marine-service technique ont appuyé la course en tant que guides et baliseurs, tandis que les élèves-leaders ont fait preuve d’une énergie débordante et ont offert une abondance de délices d’automne au poste de ravitaillement.



Photo : Lt(N) Joe Cheng | HMCS VENTURE

10/01/2026

International Music Day

Setting the standard⚓💪  Établir la normeMembers of BNQ Module 1 completed their first FORCE Evaluation at HMCS Scotian, ...
09/23/2026

Setting the standard⚓💪 Établir la norme

Members of BNQ Module 1 completed their first FORCE Evaluation at HMCS Scotian, achieving an important milestone as they progress through their recruit training and another step forward in developing the next generation of sailors.

Les membres du module 1 du BNQ ont terminé leur première évaluation FORCE à bord du NCSM Scotian, franchissant ainsi une étape importante dans leur formation de recrues et marquant un nouveau pas en avant dans la formation de la prochaine génération de marins.




Photo credits: MCpl Michael MacIsaac, NTG LSC Image Technician

The Reviewing Officer, Commander Michael D.G. Edmonds, CD, Commanding Officer of HMCS Vancouver and HMCS Winnipeg takes ...
09/22/2026

The Reviewing Officer, Commander Michael D.G. Edmonds, CD, Commanding Officer of HMCS Vancouver and HMCS Winnipeg takes the salute from Acting Sub Lieutenant Hatch to commence the parade.

L'officier de la revue, Michael D.G. Edmonds, CD, commandant du NCSM Vancouver et du NCSM Winnipeg, reçoit les honneurs de l’enseigne de vaisseau de deuxième classe Hatch.

Promotions, Awards and Presentations / Récompenses

All graduates were promoted to Sub Lieutenant with SLt Syed being double promoted to Lieutenant Navy.

SLt Blake Newbold awarded the NATO Non-Article 5 VIGILANCE medal for Op REASSURANCE in 2023 o/b HMCS SUMMERSIDE integrated into Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1.

Lt(N) Jose Carlos Borja, awarded Special Service Medal EXPEDITION for Op HORIZON in 2024 o/b HMCS VANCOUVER conducting Freedom of Navigation and Combined operations with our Allies including the Royal Australian Navy.

The Reviewing Officer awarded the Commander Royal Canadian Navy Award to SLt Felix Skinner as the student with the highest academic standing who demonstrated competencies in a seagoing environment.

SLt Harrison Hatch was awarded the Captain David W. Groos, RCN Memorial Shield by Mr. Brian Groos, as the officer candidate who displays excellence in the practical areas of the course, alongside strong leadership and officer-like qualities highly valued at sea.

SLt Jesse Doucette received the Merritt Chisholm Sword. Awarded for overall esprit de corps and perseverance as nominated by their classmates in recognition of their positive impact upon their peers. Presented by RAdm (RCN) Roger Girouard, OMM, CD, MA (Ret'd) of the Naval Association of Canada.

SLt Blake Newbold was awarded the prestigious Rear Admiral Pullen Cup presented by CDR Smith, CO of HMCS VENTURE, on behalf of the Venture Association as the graduating junior officer who best demonstrates the values and ethos of the Canadian Armed Forces, and officer-like qualities.

SLt Hoi Kit Ng of SKEENA Division was presented their commission scroll as they took on the responsibilities of an Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces (Forces armées canadiennes). They commissioned from the ranks and switched to the Royal Canadian Navy after serving 15 years as a non-commissioned member, working their way up to the rank of Sergeant in the Canadian Army's, 34 Service Battalion, as a Weapons Tech.

BRAVO ZULU and congratulations to all our Award winners and graduates who have now officially reached their Occupational Function Point. 🎉. (....now get to work 🤣)

📸: Lt(N) Joe Cheng, HMCS VENTURE

09/22/2026

MARCH ON MACKENZIE!
DIVISION MACKENZIE, MARCHE EN!
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Pour la cérémonie de remise des diplômes des Officers de Guerre Navale de Base.
The graduation ceremony for Naval Warfare Officer Basic.

Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt - La Base des Forces canadiennes Esquimalt

📸: Lt(N) Joe Cheng, HMCS VENTURE

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Esquimalt, BC

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