HMCS SUMMERSIDE (MM 711) is the 12th and final Kingston class vessel. The Kingston class vessels were designed with a minesweeping role in mind and are consequently classified as Mechanical Minesweepers (MM). These vessels are also known as Maritime Coastal Defense Vessels (MCDV). They were built and launched from the mid to late 1990s and are crewed entirely by members of the Naval Reserve, with the exception of two Regular Force technicians per crew. They were designed to be multi-role, multi-purpose and cost efficient that would serve Canada’s maritime interests.
This ship was seen entering Montreal Harbour on July 30, 2012.