Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sings O Canada as sea cadets stand at the front of the stage during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrives for a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets workers after a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen on a video screen while speaking as workers listen during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

HMCS Protecteur ship sponsor Teri McKinnon, right, breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel as HMCS Protecteur captain Landon Creasy, from left to right, Royal Canadian Navy Commander, vice-admiral Angus Topshee and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watch, during a launch and naming ceremony at Seaspan Shipyards, in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

HMCS Protecteur ship sponsor Teri McKinnon, right, breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel as HMCS Protecteur captain Landon Creasy, from left to right, Royal Canadian Navy Commander, vice-admiral Angus Topshee and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watch, during a launch and naming ceremony at Seaspan Shipyards, in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is seen on a video screen while speaking as workers listen during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

HMCS Protecteur ship sponsor Teri McKinnon breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel during a launch and naming ceremony at Seaspan Shipyards, in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Seaspan Shipyards CEO John McCarthy, from left to right, HMCS Protecteur captain Landon Creasy, Royal Canadian Navy Commander, vice-admiral Angus Topshee and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau applaud after ship sponsor Teri McKinnon, front right, broke a bottle of champagne on the bow of the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel, during a launch and naming ceremony at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau watches as HMCS Protecteur ship sponsor Teri McKinnon breaks a bottle of champagne on the bow of the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel during a launch and naming ceremony at Seaspan Shipyards, in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. The ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy in 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Navy canadian ship HMCS Charlottetown moored in the port of Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Navy canadian ship HMCS Charlottetown moored in the port of Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Navy canadian ship HMCS Charlottetown moored in the port of Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Canadian Navy Ship HMCS Charlottetown - Toulon

Royal Navy canadian ship HMCS Charlottetown moored in the port of Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

vice-admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Royal Navy FFH NCSM Charlottetown is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

vice-admiral Didier Malaterre is seen after the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

The change of Command book is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Royal Navy FFH NCSM Charlottetown is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Royal Navy FFH NCSM Charlottetown is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Royal Navy FFH NCSM Charlottetown is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Royal Navy FFH NCSM Charlottetown is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

View of the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (R) of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu (L) aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre (C), Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre speaks during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

vice-admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre is seen during the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (L) and vice-admiral Didier Malaterre (R) are seen after the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu is seen after the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates is seen after the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme, presided over by Vice-Admiral Didier Malaterre, Deputy Commander NATO Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Handover Ceremony Of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 - Toulon

Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates (L) and vice-admiral Didier Malaterre (R) are seen after the ceremony of Command of NATO's Standing Maritime Group 2 (SNMG2) handed over to Rear Admiral Matthew D. Coates of the Royal Canadian Navy by Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu aboard the French Batiment de Commandement et Ravitaillement (BCR) Somme in Toulon, France on July 01, 2024. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM