The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Cap-aux-Meules, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Kegaska, Québec City, Rivière-au-Renard and Tadoussac, Que., have now resumed operations. Our six search and rescue vessels in the Saint-Lawrence sector were deployed on March 27, and have reached their respective bases. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
The Canadian Coast Guard operation to remove and safely dismantle the tug Craig Trans near Marie Joseph, N.S., was successfully completed. RJ MacIsaac Marine Recycling and Construction from Antigonish, N.S. was awarded the contract to dismantle and remove the vessel, and its contents, in November 2023. At the end of February 2024, the vessel was deconstructed and … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Thunder Bay, Ont., that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area on or around March 22, 2024. The purpose of this operation is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement. The full release is available online. Call 204-984-4715. The Canadian Coast Guard released the … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) met with Commandant Admiral Linda L. Fagan at the United States Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to discuss the close partnership between the two coast guards on maritime safety and protection. The full release is available online. Contact jeremy.collard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Amundsen will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as March 11, 2024. The date is subject to change with no notice, as activities could begin before or after that period, depending on operational requirements or weather conditions. The full release is available online. … Read more
On Jan. 23, 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard issued a fine to the owner of the vessel MV Dorothy Gale, a 25 foot fiberglass pleasure craft, located in Masset on Haida Gwaii, B.C. The vessel was determined to pose a hazard to the marine environment and public safety, as the vessel caused structural damage to a … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced $3.6 million in funding for nine communities through the renewed Indigenous Community Boat Volunteer Program under the second phase of the Oceans Protection Plan: Coral Harbour Niviuqtiit in Nunavut; Namgis First Nation, Nuxalk Nation and Wuikinuxv First Nation in British Columbia; … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard will begin its spring icebreaking operations on the St. Lawrence River between Montréal and Québec on the morning of Feb. 26. These activities could start earlier due to the increased risk of shore fast ice break-up caused by the warmer weather. Icebreaking will continue thereafter on several streams, rivers, and river … Read more
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced that the contract for the conversion and refit of CCGS Judy LaMarsh has been awarded to St. John’s Dockyard Ltd. (Newdock). This contract is valued at nearly $34.3 million under the National Shipbuilding Strategy, and will create up to 80 highly skilled and well-paying … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has successfully completed its 2023 Arctic operational season, now that all eight icebreakers deployed this year have returned from the Arctic. The CCG plays a crucial role in supporting Canada’s Arctic sovereignty across the region. Through its presence, operations, and marine traffic monitoring, CCG’s annual Arctic operations continue to demonstrate … Read more
