OTTAWA—The Royal Canadian Navy has replaced the commander of one its frigates as well as his second-in-command months before the warship begins a tour of the Asia-Pacific region. HMCS Calgary's upcoming assignment includes enforcing sanctions against North Korea and possible run-ins with Chinese vessels. Alex Barlow, who recently returned from a similar mission in the Pacific as commanding officer of another frigate, HMCS Ottawa. Chinese warships and aircraft shadowed and buzzed another Canadian frigate, HMCS Regina, when it passed through the strait in June. YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN...Forbes' actions "violated the trust placed upon him by the Royal Canadian Navy as a member of HMCS Calgary's command team," Topshee said.

Source: thestar January 31, 2020 20:50 UTC