Maritime Forces Pacific

In the Canadian Forces, Maritime Forces Pacific (MARPAC, French: Forces maritimes du Pacifique, FMAR(P)) is responsible for the fleet training and operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Navy in the Pacific Ocean. It was once referred to as Canadian Pacific Station.

Not to be confused with Pacific Fleet, Pacific Squadron, Pacific Station, or Pacific Naval Force.
Maritime Forces Pacific
Forces maritimes du Pacifique
Active1910–present
CountryCanada
BranchRoyal Canadian Navy
Size6,200 personnel
Garrison/HQCFB Esquimalt
Motto(s)Ready aye ready
Websitecanada.ca/en/navy/corporate/our-organization/structure/marpac.html
Commanders
Current
commander		RAdm Christopher Robinson
Commander of Canadian Fleet PacificCmdre D.E. Mazur
Commodore-in-Chief (Pacific Fleet)Princess Anne, The Princess Royal

The commander of Maritime Forces Pacific (COMMARPAC) is also the commander of Joint Task Force Pacific (COMMJTFP), holding the rank of rear admiral. COMMJTFP is responsible for all Canadian Forces operations (such as search and rescue or disaster aid) in British Columbia and its adjacent territorial waters. Reporting to the commander is the commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific (COMCANFLTPAC), holding the rank of commodore. This officer commands Canadian Fleet Pacific (CANFLTPAC), and is responsible for the operation and readiness of all warships, auxiliaries and support vessels.

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