The Canadian Coast Guard is celebrating the completion of the 10th and final Bay Class search and rescue vessel, the CCGS Mira Bay

Media advisory

September 10, 2025 – Ottawa, Canada – National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard

Media are invited to the celebration of the completion of the 10th and final Bay Class search and rescue vessel, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Mira Bay, built by Hike Metal Products Ltd. The event will be held at Hike Metal’s facility in Wheatley, Ontario, and is by invitation only for the first portion of the day, with the public welcome at 12:30 pm for speeches. Attendees will include Canadian Coast Guard representatives, local officials, and political leaders.

When: September 11, 2025 at 12:30pm

Where: Hike Metal Products Ltd
              324 Milo Rd,
              Wheatley, ON

Note: Media are to arrive at 12:30 pm at 324 Milo Rd and will be escorted to the ceremony location. The ceremony and reception will take place outdoors at Hike Metal Products Ltd. Closed toe shoes are mandatory.

Related products

High-Endurance Search and Rescue Lifeboats (‘Bay Class’)

Contacts

Media Relations
Department of National Defence
Phone: 613-904-3333
Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca

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2025-09-10