The Canadian navy has commissioned its second Arctic offshore patrol vessel, reports the Canadian Dept. of National Defense.

The Margaret Brooke formally entered service during a ceremony in Halifax on Oct. 28.

The Harry DeWolf-class ships are designed to conduct patrol operations in Canada’s northern waters.

The milestone comes after successful trials, including participation in Operation Nanook in August and Operation Lentus in September, the department said.

The patrol ships are...