The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal Inshore Rescue Boat stations located in Bainsville, Vaudreuil (Lac des Deux Montagnes), Beaconsfield, Longueuil, Sorel and Trois-Rivières will resume operations on Wed., May 31. They will remain operational seven days a week, until Wed., Sept. 6. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.) announced an investment valued at $2.5 billion to fund the completion of the renewal of the Canadian Coast Guard’s small vessels fleet. This investment provides for up to 61 small vessels and the ongoing replacement of small craft, barges and work boats with new … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Inshore Rescue Boat stations on the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, and St. Lawrence River in Ontario are now open. The full release is available online. Call 204-984-4715.
The Canadian Coast Guard announced two contract awards for the vessel life extension of CCGS Martha L. Black and CCGS Leonard J. Cowley, respectively, at the value of $31.5 million and $29.7 million. Following an open competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada has awarded Verrault Navigation Inc. from Les Méchins, Que., and Newdock from St John’s, N.L., for the … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal lifeboat stations across the Great Lakes are all now open for the 2023 season. Stations in Ontario are located in Amherstburg, Cobourg, Goderich, Kingston, Meaford, Port Dover, Port Weller, Thunder Bay, and Tobermory. The full release is available online. Call 289-260-9726.
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 have now resumed operations. Our six search and rescue vessels of the Saint-Lawrence sector launched on March 31 and have reached their respective bases. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents of Bruce Mines, Ont., of upcoming icebreaking operations in the area, in the North Channel, on or around April 8, 2023. The purpose of these operations is to break up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe access to community ports. The full release is available online. Call 289-260-9726.
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents in Midland, Ont., that the CCGS Samuel Risley will carry out icebreaking operations in the area March 17-18. The purpose of this operation is to prepare for the departure of CSL Frontenac from Midland Harbour on March 18. Breaking up the ice will allow for the safe and efficient movement of this vessel. … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents that an icebreaker will be sailing between Giants Tomb and the Southern End of Beausoleil Island in Southern Georgian Bay. The CCGS Judy LaMarsh will carry out Ice Operations Training in the area on or around March 13, 2023. The purpose of this operation is to further test the vessel’s abilities … Read more
The Canadian Coast Guard advises residents and visitors along the Saguenay Fjord that the CCGS Vincent Massey will begin spring icebreaking operations as early as March 13. The date is subject to change with no notice, depending on operational requirements and weather conditions. The full release is available online. Call 418-648-5474.
