HMCS Max Bernays

HMCS Max Bernays (AOPV 432) is the third Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Canadian Navy.

[8][2][9] Max Bernays is able to deploy with multiple payloads, including shipping containers, underwater survey equipment or landing craft.

[14] The ship was delivered to the RCN in September 2022 for post-acceptance trials and it was indicated that she would be the first vessel of her class to be based in the Pacific region, starting in 2023.

[15][16] On 11 March 2024, Max Bernays left Halifax for its new homeport at Esquimalt, British Columbia, with Canadian Fleet Pacific.

[18] In mid 2024, Max Bernays took part in the multi-national exercise RIMPAC 2024 along with the supply ship Asterix and the frigate Vancouver.