The document provides an update on HMCS Regina's recent deployment, including maintenance conducted during a rest period in Dubai and the installation of a new shipwide Wi-Fi system called REGI-NET. Awards were given in Dubai and the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East is impacting Regina's operations. Upcoming focuses include continued operations and preparing the crew for what's next in the deployment.

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Cdr Jake French
Commanding Officer
HMCS Regina
2 June 2019
Deployment Update Brief

2. Overview
• What’s Happened Since the Last Update
• Current Program / Operational Focus
• REGi-NET
• What’s Next
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3. Commander RCN Visit & Banyan
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4. Rest & Maintenance Period in Dubai
(12 – 26 May)
• Approx. half the ship’s company went on HLTA from Dubai
• Major Work Conducted
– Installation of REGi-NET (WiFi at sea)
– Conducted large-scale periodic maintenance on multiple combat systems
– Cleaned all the bilges
– Replaced the majority of the Propulsion Diesel Engine Fuel Lines
– Conducted an overhaul of the grey water system piping
– Repaired the galley sink (yes we really did fix the kitchen sink)
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5. REGI-NET
(Wi-Fi at Sea)
• All members now have access to Wi-Fi in their messes while at sea (Wardroom,
C&POs, JR’s Cafeteria)
• REGINA specific ship initiative for a commercial satellite based Wi-Fi system
• Replaces satellite TV system
• Current Limitations
– The speed of the network is based on the number of members actively connected, (more
members = slower speed)
• There can be difficulties with video messaging services during peak usage periods
– Download speed is good but not great
– Priority is set for communications like Skype / facetime to keep in touch with families 5

6. Awards & Presentations in Dubai
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Cpl Gonda is promoted to MCpl
LS Grotenhuis is awarded his
Machinery Control Console
Watchkeeper Qualification

7. Impact of the Current Middle East Geopolitical
Situation
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Iran
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Iraq
• American / Iranian posturing
• Sabotage attacks in Fujairah
• Impact on REGINA