It will be a sad end for the CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. On November 17, 2018 vandals cut mooring lines while the ship was drydocked at Sambro, NS. The ship slipped off its cradle and partially capsized, with most internal spaces flooded.
The vessel was quickly righted but the damage was done, with estimates of up to $11 million to replace wiring and major components and repair the other damage. The government issued various contracts to stablize the ship and prepare it for rebuild, but in the end it was found to be too expensive.
In August 2024 the Coast Guard issued an RFP to dismantle the ship It has now been announced that Marine Recycling Corp's proposal to transport, break up and recycle was accepted for the sum of $412,467.25. The scrapping will take place at the company's yard at Edwardsville, NS (in Sydney Harbour). (MRC is based in Port Colborne, ON and has a larger facility there.)
After the vessel was righted it was partially cocooned while assessment was taking place.
The CCGS Corporal McLaren M.M.V. was the sixth Hero class patrol vessel built by Halifax Shipyard. It was launched September 13, 2013, completed October 26, 2013 and commissioned in 2014.
Built to a modified Damen design, the Hero boats were the last ships to be launched on the slipway at Halifax Shipyard.
Immediately after launch the ship was towed to Pier 9B for final fitting out.
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