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About Dinger

A sea cadet at RCSCC LION from 1963 to 1968, I joined the Naval Reserve at HMCS STAR in 1968 as a Bos'n. I was an Officer Cadet in the ROUTP, commissioned in 1971, and awarded my watchkeeping ticket in 1973. I served at sea, at one time or another, in all five Gate Vessels and HMCS FORT STEELE & CHAUDIERE as well as the Coast Guard icebreaker Louis St. Laurent and served as OIC of the patrol vessels RALLY and RAPID. At STAR from 1968 to 2007, I served as XO twice and then as CO from 2002 to 2005. I rounded out my career by serving as SSO Training at NAVRESHQ in Quebec City in 2008, retiring in 2009 as CO of HMCS HUNTER in Windsor. I was Executive Director for the Friends of HMCS HAIDA till 2011 and have been an active volunteer onboard HAIDA since she arrived in Hamilton in 2003.

Former STAR officer to command MAX BERNAYS

What's New?

Happy to congratulate Cdr Ryan Bell, who started his naval career at HMCS STAR, on his appointment as CO of HMCS MAX BERNAYS, AOPV 432. Cdr Bell is currently serving as DNR – 2 in Ottawa, with responsibility for uncrewed systems.

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VADM ANGUS TOPSHEE IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING NAVY COMMAND AND SENIOR APPOINTMENTS:

THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE APPOINTED COMMANDING OFFICER:

(2) CDR R.BELL – HMCS MAX BERNAYS MT25

His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Max Bernays at anchor near Tofino, British Columbia during exercise Trident Fury on 18 June, 2025.

Please Credit: Master Corporal William Gosse, MARPAC Imaging.

HNA welcomes RAdm (Ret’d) Bennett

What's New?

February’s LWOTM (Last Wednesday of the Month) on 25 February will feature Rear Admiral (Retired) Jennifer Bennet, National President of the Navy League of Canada, speaking about the Navy League’s three pillars: Maritime Affairs, Sea Cadets and Navy League Cadets.

RAdm Bennett while Commodore & Commander Naval Reserves.

If you are interested, contact hna@hamiltonnaval.ca for more information.