The CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV took to the basin for builders trials this morning. I believe this is the first time she has operated under her own power.
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The Government today announced the acceptance of the fifth of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new Hero Class vessels, the CCGS G. Peddle S.C. The CCGS G. Peddle S.C. will be based in Dartmouth at BIO and will be used for fisheries enforcement duties in the Atlantic Region. A formal naming
On September 9, 2013, the CCG helicopter, operating from the CCGS Amundsen on an ice reconnaissance mission in the M’Clure Strait north of Banks Island, Northwest Territories, was involved in an accident and sank. None of the three persons on board the helicopter survived. The TSB investigation team will arrive
(Left and Below) the Newly Launched CCGS Corporal Mclaren MMV and (Right and Bottom) CCGS G. Peddle undergoing finishing touches at Pier 9
I Have received word that that CCGS Earl Gray Allied with the dock at BIO Yesterday. Apparently the Bow Has some damage. UPDATE: looks like the Dock took the worst of it. There is a small dent on the Bow, and a long ed streak on the dock and 2
Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is due to launch Saturday afternoon. Based on previous experience, she will probably start moving around 2:30pm, though the operation is scheduled to begin at 13:30. You can view previous launch posts for CCGS Constable Carrière (Video and Photos) and (Photos and Video)
Hero #8 (Second to last) can be seen being assembled in the Assembly hall. She looks to be close to receiving her paint, however the yard lacks space in the lay down area until Hero #6 CCGS Corporal McLaren MMV is launched. Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc can be seen
There are reports that a Coast Guard Helicopter Crashed in the Arctic Monday night, Killing 3 persons on board. More Details as they are known. The CCGS is Currently looking to replace its fleet of Helicopters. The Halifax Based vessel CCGS Sir Wilfred Laurier is currently working in the Arctic
For Part one, See Replacing Preserver and Protector In part one We looked at the the Joint Support Ship, and how we went from replacing AOR’s (Fleet Replenishment Oilers) to a command and control + AOR. And how that requirement evolved and de-volved bring us back to a more traditional
Hero Class #7 CCGS A. LeBlanc was rolled out this weekend for painting. After her, there are only 2 vessels remaining to be built. CCGS A. LeBlanc, after Fishery Officer Agapit LeBlanc, of Bouctouche, New Brunswick. Mr. Leblanc joined the Canadian Fisheries and Marine Service in 1920. He was killed on