The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel known as KV Hopen was docked at the Port of Sydney on Friday and had local residents and visitors to the waterfront asking about it. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentA ship that isn’t normally seen in the waters off Cape Breton was drawing plenty of attention in Sydney on Friday.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Norwegian Coast Guard vessel known as KV Hopen was docked at the Port of Sydney and had local residents and visitors to the waterfront asking about it.Article contentArticle contentKV Hopen, a 126-meter Polar Class 6 offshore patrol vessel, arrived in Sydney on Thursday and is expected to remain in the area until Saturday.Article contentArticle contentThe vessel was in Cape Breton as part of search and rescue exercises with the Canadian Coast Guard and other response partners, including the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and Indigenous communities.Article contentThe exercises will serve as a training opportunity for Canadian Coast Guard personnel as well as cadets from the Canadian Coast Guard Academy.Article content“Exercising with partners allow crews from different agencies to exchange techniques, best practices, and experiences, and build working relationships with respect to incident responses in Canada’s unique environment,” said Craig Macartney, spokesperson for Canada’s Department of National Defence, in an email to the Cape Breton Post.Article content“This in turn helps enhance response capabilities in the event of a major maritime incident.”Article contentKV Hopen was berthed at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography from July 19-22. During the vessel’s time in Dartmouth, KV Hopen facilitated a crew change and took part in engagements with Canadian Coast Guard personnel before making its way to Cape Breton.Article content The Norwegian Coast Guard vessel known as KV Hopen was docked at the Port of Sydney on Friday and had local residents and visitors to the waterfront asking about it. JEREMY FRASER/CAPE BRETON POST Jeremy FraserArticle contentOn July 21, a cooperation plan between the Norwegian Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard was signed by Norwegian Coast Guard Commodore, Øyvind Dunsæd and the Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner, Kevin Brosseau.Article content“The plan will enhance operational cooperation in support of strengthened ties between the two organizations and mutual sharing of experience and knowledge, including on coast guard operations in the Arctic.” said Macartney.Article content
Why a Norwegian Coast Guard vessel is docked at Cape Bretons Port of Sydney
