Named after Quartermaster William Nelson Edward Hall,[12] who was the first African Canadian to receive the Victoria Cross.

The ship will also be equipped with a bow thruster to aid during manoeuvres and docking procedures without requiring tugboat assistance.

William Hall will be equipped with fin stabilizers to decrease roll in open water but can be retracted during icebreaking.

[13][5][14] William Hall will be able to deploy with multiple payloads, including shipping containers, underwater survey equipment or landing craft.

[18] Post-delivery work on William Hall concluded early in 2024 and was followed by readiness training and operational test and evaluation activities assessing class-wide capabilities.