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CSS Asterix departs on highly anticipated deployment
Earlier this week, Combat Support Ship Asterix departed Victoria on a long deployment in support of the Royal Canadian Navy’s (RCN) operations. Over the coming months, Asterix, her crew and RCN Mission Specialists will provide critical at-sea support, helping ensure that all operations are properly supported with fuel, cargo, munitions and the afloat logistics needed […]
LR Validates CSS Asterix Quality of Service to Canada
In preparation for an extended deployment supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and allied partners during multiple missions and exercises worldwide, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has completed the validation of Federal Fleet Services’ management systems aboard the Combat Support Ship (CSS) Asterix and at the company’s operations office in Ottawa. As Canada’s only Combat Support Ship, […]
Remembrance Day, 2025: Lest we forget
We are proud that our Master of CSS Asterix, Andrew Powell, was invited to lay a wreath on behalf of the Master Mariners of Canada this Remembrance Day at Point Pleasant Park’s Sailors’ Memorial, a meaningful honour that reflects the continuous bond between Canada’s Merchant Mariners and the Canadian Armed Forces.
We’re now on Instagram!
We’re pleased to share that Federal Fleet Services is now on Instagram. Follow us @FederalFleetServices for insights into our operations, our people, and the innovative work behind Canada’s at-sea support capability. On Instagram, we’ll highlight the CSS Asterix, showcase our partnerships across the marine sector, and share stories that reflect our commitment to excellence in […]
Federal Fleet Services Supports Navy and Coast Guard Appreciation Day on Parliament Hill
FFS President, John Schmidt, participated in briefings of Parliamentarians and Senior Personnel on Parliament Hill on October 28th, as part of Navy and Coast Guard Appreciation Day 2025. The purpose of the briefings from Marine Industry Volunteers, was to inform key Government personnel about the great work done by the Navy League of Canada, the […]
Help us build Canada’s future Marine Workforce
At this year’s Imagine Marine Conference, our President, John Schmidt, briefed attendees on our proposal to increase the utilization of the Asterix by adding a training capability to help close the projected 43% reduction of Canada’s Maritime Personnel. As a hybrid program, this will provide sea-based, practical experience alongside structured academic training, all while aboard […]
Federal Fleet Services Supports Navy and Coast Guard Appreciation Day on Parliament Hill
FFS President, John Schmidt, participated in briefings of Parliamentarians and Senior Personnel on Parliament Hill on October 28th, as part of Navy and Coast Guard Appreciation Day 2025. The purpose of the briefings from Marine Industry Volunteers, was to inform key Government personnel about the great work done by the Navy League of Canada, the […]
