The oldest ship in the Canadian Coast Guard fleet will return to service next month after spending three of the last four years in refit. Hudson replacement first promised by 2014The ship was supposed to be replaced as early as 2014 as part of the national shipbuilding strategy. "All the plans are on schedule with the oceanographic science vessel in Seaspan in Vancouver," said Ivany. But timelines have been a sliding target since a new science vessel was promised by the Harper government in 2011. That date was pushed back when the oceanographic science vessel lost its place in line to the navy and a new supply ship was built first.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2020 09:00 UTC