A member of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) Regina has died in hospital in Tanzania on April 21, 2014.

The crewman was en route to Canada for a scheduled leave period from the ship, which is currently sailing in the Indian Ocean. The circumstances surrounding this death are unknown at this time.

Quick Facts

• The next of kin have been contacted.
• The name of the deceased is not being released at this time at the request of the family.
• The crew member was based out of CFB Esquimalt, British Columbia.
• The Canadian Military Police will work with authorities in Dar Es Salaam to investigate the matter.
• Operation ARTEMIS is the Canadian Armed Forces’ current participation in maritime security and counter-terrorism operations in the Arabian Sea, which demonstrates Canada’s solidarity with partners and allies as we continue to work together for peace and security in the maritime environment of the greater Middle East region.

Quotes

“It is with the utmost sadness that I learned of the death of a sailor and I extend my sincerest sympathies to his family, friends and shipmates in HMCS Regina. I want to reassure those closest to him that the Canadian Armed Forces family is there to provide loved ones with all the support we can muster in this time of great sorrow and need.”
Rear-Admiral John Newton, Commander of Maritime Component Command

“I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of our crewman. He was well liked and respected by his peers and his presence will be dearly missed by all the ship’s company of HMCS Regina.” 
Commander Daniel Charlebois, Commanding Officer HMCS Regina

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