| Canadian Coast Guard | media advisories
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – The Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region will welcome the new search and rescue lifeboat CCGS Chedabucto Bay with a dedication to service ceremony.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
Wrecked, abandoned, or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies. Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels and ensure owner accountability.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
In Canada, shipowners must maintain and dispose of their boats responsibly. Abandoned, wrecked or hazardous boats can pose threats to the environment, local communities and economies, which is why it has been illegal to abandon your boat since 2019. Through Canada’s Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada continues to take action to address problem vessels across the country.
| Canadian Coast Guard | backgrounders
Vessel owners have a key part to play in maintaining their vessels in good working order so as not to become hazardous. In 2019, the Government of Canada passed Bill C-64: the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (the Act) to address vessel abandonment and ensure owner accountability. The Act is a key part of the Government of Canada’s $1.5 billion Oceans Protection Plan, launched in 2016.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
Canadians expect clean and safe waterways, and efficient response to marine hazards is a priority for the Government of Canada. Abandoned, wrecked or hazardous vessels can threaten marine environments, local communities and economies.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
In Ontario, Canadian Coast Guard personnel have a critical role in saving lives and assisting mariners in distress on the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence River, Georgian Bay and connecting waterways.
| Canadian Coast Guard | media advisories
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, and Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands will officially open the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Search and Rescue station in Kingston, Ontario.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic operational season is underway. In total, eight CCG icebreakers are scheduled to deploy from June into November to support northern communities and operational and program commitments.
| Canadian Coast Guard | news releases
Taking action on climate change and ensuring sustainability in operations is a priority for the Government of Canada. In support of Canada’s Greening Government Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to finding innovative solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of its fleet while continuing to provide essential services to Canadians across the country.
