The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal search and rescue stations in Québec, Tadoussac, Kegaska, Rivière-au-Renard and Havre-Saint-Pierre are now closed. The Cap-aux-Meules station will close on Dec. 31, 2023. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
On behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.), Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) celebrated the ship consolidation of the Offshore Oceanographic Science Vessel, a major step towards the completion of the vessel, which is being built at Seaspan’s Vancouver shipyard and is expected … Read more
During the recent summer season, Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Search and Rescue (SAR) teams successfully completed SAR training with the crew of the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier and community Guardians in Taloyoak, Nunavut. CCG SAR officers provided a group of 12 crew members from the CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier a Coastal SAR training course onboard the ship. The full release … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, has wrapped up its operational season, closing on Oct. 25, 2023. Throughout this season, crews carried out cultural education training, including Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (traditional Inuit knowledge); first response to oil spill training; and a land-based survival exercise where crews set up shelter, gather flora to … Read more
In Gaspé, Que., Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) announced the contract award for the construction of the new Near-Shore Fishery Research Vessel, the Canadian Coast Guard’s first-ever diesel-electric hybrid vessel with a Battery Energy Storage System, designed to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels. This contract was awarded for $55.5 … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations of Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Vaudreuil-sur-le-Lac, Beaconsfield and Saint-Zotique will be closing on Oct. 1. The Sorel station will close on Nov. 15 at 8:00. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Darrell Samson (Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, N.S.) joined Norman Sylliboy, Grand Chief of the Mi’kmaq Grand Council, Mi’kmaw Chiefs from across Nova Scotia, and Mario Pelletier, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, to officially re-name and re-dedicate the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Kopit Hopson 1752 into service. The … Read more
On behalf of Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.), Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) officially welcomed the CCGS Vincent Massey, the third of three medium interim icebreakers, to the Canadian Coast Guard fleet at a dedication to service ceremony held at Quai de la … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations in Ontario are winding down their seasonal maritime search and rescue service. Stations located at Britt, Hill Island, Port Lambton, and Long Point will close on Sept. 6, 2023. The full release is available online. Call 204-984-4715.
The Canadian Coast Guard officially welcomed the CCGS Gabarus Bay to its fleet at the Lifeboat Station in Burgeo, N.L. This high-endurance search and rescue vessel is designed, equipped and crewed to respond to mariners needing assistance at sea. The full release is available online. Contact Jeremy.Collard@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
