'' Vancouver '' was sent to take part in the Royal New Zealand Navy 's 75th Birthday Celebrations on 19 – 21 November 2016 . However , following the earthquake in New Zealand 's South Island , the frigate was re-directed to Kaikoura to aide in humanitarian and disaster relief operations . In 2018 , '' Vancouver '' deployed to the Pacific , participating in training with the Fijian Navy . In June and July 2018 , '' Vancouver '' , along with sister ship and the supply ship , took part in RIMPAC 2018 around the Hawaiian Islands
earthquake
2016 Kaikoura earthquake
HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331)