Coast guards

New equipment for Canadian Coast Guard will help clean up oil spills in icy waters

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Coast guards, Government, Oil spill, Swedish Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard, Emergency management, Safety

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting our oceans from coast to coast to coast.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 14, 2021 /CNW/ -The Canadian Coast Guard plays a vital role in protecting our oceans from coast to coast to coast.
  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is investing in the Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively.
  • These ice skimmers will mean faster response times, and safer, healthier waterways from coast to coast to coast.
  • "\n"The Government of Canada is delivering the equipment the Canadian Coast Guard needs to protect Canada\'s waters and shorelines from hazardous oil spills.

Canadian Coast Guard celebrates the graduation of 37 new Officers from the Coast Guard College

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Saturday, May 8, 2021
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b'SYDNEY, NS, May 8, 2021 /CNW/ - For almost six decades the Canadian Coast Guard has been working to ensure mariners on Canadian waters are safe, the health of Canada\'s marine environments is protected, and goods can move safely and efficientlykeeping the Canadian economy strong.\nEvery year, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes new officers graduating from the Coast Guard College who are ready, willing, and able to perform these critical duties with professionalism and honour.\nToday, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes 37 new officers to our ranks.

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  • b'SYDNEY, NS, May 8, 2021 /CNW/ - For almost six decades the Canadian Coast Guard has been working to ensure mariners on Canadian waters are safe, the health of Canada\'s marine environments is protected, and goods can move safely and efficientlykeeping the Canadian economy strong.\nEvery year, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes new officers graduating from the Coast Guard College who are ready, willing, and able to perform these critical duties with professionalism and honour.\nToday, the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes 37 new officers to our ranks.
  • During their studies, students learned the necessary engineering and navigation competencies needed to work on Coast Guard ships or in Coast Guard facilities.\nThe Canadian Coast Guard would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest officers who are about to join their CCG colleagues in making positive contributions to the communities in which they live and work.\n"During these challenging times, it is so encouraging to see 37 new graduates embark on a career with the Coast Guard.
  • Graduates of the Canadian Coast Guard College are guaranteed a full-time position with the Coast Guard.
  • More information on the application processes can be viewed on the Canadian Coast Guard College website.\n'

Canadian Coast Guard begins annual icebreaking operations on the Great Lakes

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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SARNIA, ON, Jan. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway.

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  • SARNIA, ON, Jan. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway.
  • Working in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) District 9, the Canadian Coast Guard has two icebreakers assigned to the Great Lakes for the entire winter season: CCGS Griffon and CCGS Samuel Risley.
  • The Canadian Coast Guard is proud to assist vessels and communities during the Great Lakes icebreaking season, and we are confident this year will be a success."
  • In the 2019-2020, in Central Region and the Great Lakes, the Canadian Coast Guard responded to 80 requests for icebreaking.

Canadian Coast Guard Finishes Unique 2020 Arctic Operations Season

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Coast guards, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, CCGA, Yellowknife, Continents, Government of Canada, Safety, Arctic

YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard completed its 2020 Arctic operational season on December 1, 2020.

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  • YELLOWKNIFE, NT, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard completed its 2020 Arctic operational season on December 1, 2020.
  • During the Arctic operational season, Coast Guard plays an integral role in the safety of both mariners and the environment.
  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan, Coast Guard is actively working with Indigenous and northern residents to support the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) across the Arctic.
  • They will resume again in May 2021, however Coast Guard maintains a permanent, full-time presence in the Arctic year-round, with the opening of the Canadian Coast Guard office in Yellowknife.

Government of Canada invests in environmental response across the country

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Friday, November 20, 2020
Coast guards, Ocean pollution, Government, Articles, Canadian Coast Guard, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Oil spill, Emergency management, Swedish Coast Guard, Marine Science Technician, U.S. Coast Guard environmental protection

Under the Oceans Protection Plan, we're investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively.

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  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan, we're investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively.
  • These investments help strengthen Canada's marine oil spill response and ensure it remains a world-leader in ocean protection and marine environmental response."
  • This contract is part of the Canadian Coast Guard's Environmental Response Equipment Modernization project under the Oceans Protection Plan.
  • This project is bringing the Coast Guard beyond current standards regarding environmental spill response and helping it take advantage of innovations and advancements in technology.

Government of Canada awards contract for acquisition of hard-shell barges for Canadian Coast Guard through Oceans Protection Plan

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Coast guards, United States Coast Guard, Articles, Ocean pollution, Government, Safety, Marine safety, Canadian Coast Guard, Oil spill, Swedish Coast Guard, Marine pollution, Marine Science Technician

The Canadian Coast Guard will use these barges to respond to marine pollution incidents, includingoil recovery.

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  • The Canadian Coast Guard will use these barges to respond to marine pollution incidents, includingoil recovery.
  • "Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada is delivering the effective, modern equipment the Canadian Coast Guard needs to protect Canada's waters and shorelines from hazardous oil spills.
  • Since the Oceans Protection Plan started in November 2016, over 50 initiatives have been announced in the areas of marine safety, research and ecosystem protection that span coast to coast to coast.
  • These contracts also include options to acquire up to 59 additional hard-shell barges, as required by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Thales Celebrates Delivery of First New Class of Vessels to Canadian Coast Guard under National Shipbuilding Strategy

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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Seaspan Shipyards has successfully delivered CCGS John Cabot, the third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), under Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy.

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  • Seaspan Shipyards has successfully delivered CCGS John Cabot, the third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV), under Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy.
  • Thales is a Tier 1 partner to Seaspan Shipyards as the Electronic Systems Integrator for the construction of the OFSVs for the Canadian Coast Guard.
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thales celebrates the delivery of CCGS John Cabot, the third Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel (OFSV) delivered to the Canadian Coast Guard under the Government of Canadas National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS).
  • Thales played a key role in constructing the new OFSVs in support of the Canadian Coast Guards mandate.

Canadian Coast Guard accepting student applications for 2021 Inshore Rescue Boat season

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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The Canadian Coast Guard stands ready to respond when they arise, ensuring mariners are safe by leading search and rescue missions when needed.

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  • The Canadian Coast Guard stands ready to respond when they arise, ensuring mariners are safe by leading search and rescue missions when needed.
  • Every summer, the Coast Guard hires Canadian post-secondary students to staff Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) stations across the country.
  • The Canadian Coast Guard is currently accepting applications from post-secondary students who meet the eligibility criteria of the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) until December 21, 2020.
  • "Every year the Canadian Coast Guard welcomes bright, hardworking young Canadians to help lead search and rescue missions at one of the 26 Inshore Rescue Boat stations located across the country.

Government of Canada invests in cleaner, safer coastlines

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Coast guards, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Government, Canadian Coast Guard, Swedish Coast Guard, Safety

Under the Oceans Protection Plan, we're investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively.

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  • Under the Oceans Protection Plan, we're investing in the Canadian Coast Guard to ensure it has modern equipment needed to respond to environmental spills quickly and effectively.
  • "Under the Oceans Protection Plan, we are providing our dedicated Canadian Coast Guard members across Canada with the best equipment possible.
  • Through the Oceans Protection Plan, the Government of Canada has strengthened our ability to respond to threats to our marine ecosystem, and has ensured our coasts are protected with modern and efficient technologies.
  • This contract is part of the Canadian Coast Guard's Environmental Response Equipment Modernization project under the Oceans Protection Plan.

Bristow to continue delivering UK SAR helicopter service for HM Coastguard under extended contract

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Coast guards, Safety, Emergency services, Her Majesty's Coastguard, Transport, Bristow Helicopters, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, RAF Search and Rescue Force, Search and rescue, Bristow, Chief Coastguard, Jersey Coastguard

ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bristow Helicopters Limited has been awarded a contract extension to continue delivering UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service for HM Coastguard, the emergency response service of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

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  • ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bristow Helicopters Limited has been awarded a contract extension to continue delivering UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service for HM Coastguard, the emergency response service of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
  • Bristow will continue its role as a key enabler in the search and rescue community under an extended contract confirmed by the MCA.
  • The UKs current commercial contract for search and rescue helicopter service provision to HM Coastguard was awarded to Bristow in March 2013.
  • The extended contract will run through 31 December 2026 and will facilitate the procurement process for the next contract, known as the UKSAR2G programme.