Rimouski, Quebec
Today the Canadian Coast Guard inaugurated its newest near-shore fisheries research vessel, CCGS Leim.
The vessel was named in honour of the late Dr. Alexander Henry Leim, a DFO scientist who dedicated his life to fisheries research.
Since 2009, the Government of Canada has delivered several new vessels to the Canadian Coast Guard, including: 8 mid-shore patrol vessels, 2 hovercrafts, 5 search and rescue lifeboats, 3 specialty vessels, 3 near-shore fisheries research vessels, as well as numerous barges and small craft.
Regional Communications Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec Region
media.qc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
418-648-5474
Sophie Doucet
Director of Communications
Minister's Office
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
613-992-3474
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