Maritime Forces Atlantic


In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Atlantic is responsible for the fleet training and operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean. It was once referred to as Canadian Atlantic Station.

Organisation

The commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic is also the commander of Joint Task Force Atlantic, holding the rank of rear admiral.
Reporting to the commander is the commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic, holding the rank of commodore. This individual commands Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and is responsible for the operation and readiness of all warships, auxiliaries and support vessels. COMCANFLTLANT is also the Canadian Task Group Commander for any CANFLTLANT deployment of ships to exercises or operations.

Units and facilities

MARLANT headquarters is located at CFB Halifax in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Other facilities include:

Frigates

; Coastal defence vessels

Submarines