MV Asterix in dry dock at Chantier Davie Shipyards in Levis, PQ on 20 July 2017. With dry and liquid transfer masts, this AOR will be capable of supplying liquids and cargo to two ships simultaneously. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02794)

ASTERIX’s bulbous bow will efficiently cut through the water and bow thruster will give the ship ease of movement in confined channels and docking. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02795)

Port side bow of MV ASTERIX still under construction, showing the sea container storage area. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02797)

MV ASTERIX’s port side solid transfer mast located forward of the RAS control tower. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02800)

RAS control tower from the port side of MV ASTERIX. Overseeing all Replenishment-At-Sea operations the tower is located between the two transfer masts. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02803)

Port side Liquid Transfer mast on MV ASTERIX, located aft of the RAS control tower. The RAS observation room is located below the bridge and wrapped around the superstructure. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02802)

Port side of MV ASTERIX showing the RAS Control Tower and liquid transfer mast. The RAS viewing room is located on the superstructure. The bridge has almost a 360 degree field of vision. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02799)

Four large bays for small craft launch and storage are located on both sides of the superstructure. ASTERIX will carry 4 rigid hull inflatable boats, 2 fast rescue craft and 2 lifeboats in these bays. Two large landing craft will be stowed further forward on the main deck. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02806)

MV ASTERIX’s registration, QUEBEC , on her flat stern. As a civilian ship she is owned by Federal Fleet Services and registered in Quebec City. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02811)

MV ASTERIX’s is propelled through the water with this massive propeller making her capable of more than 20 knots while underway. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02809)

After part of MV ASTERIX’s superstructure is reserved for flying operations. The large flight deck extends to the stern of the AOR, the two hangars can easily accommodate two Cyclone helicopters and are large enough to carry two Chinooks. All flying operations are overseen from the flight control area above the port hangar. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02817)

The large hangars in ASTERIX have ample room for Cyclone or Chinook helicopters. There is additional space for aircraft maintenance and repair facilities for the on board aircraft and fleet aircraft. Located between the two hangers is a large elevator for lifting palatalized cargo for helicopter transfer to other ships. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02818)

View from the Flight Control Room overlooking the spacious flight deck. Full length windows provide an unobstructed view of flying operations. CCGS LOUIS S ST LAURENT is in the Champlain Dry Dock astern of ASTERIX. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02821)

MV ASTERIX’s has a wrap around bridge, providing an almost 360 degree field of vision from the command area of the AOR. Plenty of open deck space is available for installing defensive weapons, if required. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02826)

View from MV ASTERIX’s bridge gives a full field of view of replenishment operations. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02829)

View from MV ASTERIX starboard side RAS Observation Room, provides an unobstructed line of sight of the RAS masts and the ship alongside. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02841)

Deck level view of MV ASTERIX looking aft from the starboard side RAS mast. Roger Litwiller Collection, courtesy Roger Litwiller. (RTL02849)