Maritime Forces Pacific | |
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Forces maritimes du Pacifique | |
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Active | 1910–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Navy |
Size | 6,200 personnel |
Garrison/HQ | CFB Esquimalt |
Motto(s) | Ready aye ready |
Website | canada |
Commanders | |
Current commander | RAdm Christopher Robinson |
Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific | Cmdre D.E. Mazur |
Commodore-in-Chief (Pacific Fleet) | Princess Anne, The Princess Royal |
In the Canadian Armed Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC, French: Forces maritimes du Pacifique, FMAR(P)) is responsible for the fleet training and operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean. It was once referred to as Canadian Pacific Station.
The commander of Maritime Forces Pacific (COMMARPAC) is also the commander of Joint Task Force Pacific (COMMJTFP), holding the rank of rear admiral. COMMJTFP is responsible for all Canadian Forces operations (such as search and rescue or disaster aid) in British Columbia and its adjacent territorial waters. Reporting to the commander is the commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific (COMCANFLTPAC), holding the rank of commodore. This officer commands Canadian Fleet Pacific (CANFLTPAC), and is responsible for the operation and readiness of all warships, auxiliaries and support vessels.