The unit also supports the ADM (Material) Group in the provision of services to the Fleet. It is the most versatile facility of its type on the Canadian west coast with a highly skilled work force and a broad range of capabilities including submarine support.
FMF Cape Breton was formed April 1, 1996 by amalgamating the former Ship Repair Unit (Pacific), Naval Engineering Unit (Pacific), and Fleet Maintenance Group (Pacific) into one unit. The unit is organized into six departments: Production, Engineering, Corporate Services, Quality Management, Human Resources and Business Planning/Finance. The FMF Cape Breton defence team consists of approximately 815 civilians and 148 military members in a fully integrated workforce.