Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet open for the season
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星期五, 六月 23, 2023
YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season.
Key Points:
- YELLOWKNIFE, NT, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut is now open for the season.
- The Arctic Marine Response Station, formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) North station, first opened in 2018, establishing it as the first Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) search and rescue facility in the Arctic.
- In August 2022, it was announced the Rankin Inlet IRB North station would be upgraded to the Arctic Marine Response Station.
- AMRS crews have basic Environmental Response training, and have the ability to utilize equipment to assist the CCG's Marine Environmental and Hazards Response program in initial response activities.