{"id":1185,"date":"2013-07-12T17:32:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T17:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rescuenotes.ca\/?p=1185"},"modified":"2013-07-12T17:32:00","modified_gmt":"2013-07-12T17:32:00","slug":"new-cg-lifeboat-design-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rescuenotes.ca\/?p=1185","title":{"rendered":"New CG Lifeboat Design Revealed."},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Federal Government unveiled the new design for the next generation of Coast Guard lifeboats to be constructed as part of the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Funding for the building of these vessels was announced on June 26, 2013, as part of an investment of up to $488 million in the Coast Guard\u2019s fleet renewal.<\/p>\n

 The completion of the design contract is the first step towards the construction of the next generation of Arun-class lifeboats. The design work for the lifeboats was completed by Robert Allan Ltd. of Vancouver, as the result of a $747,641 contract awarded in April 2012.<\/p>\n

These shore-based self-righting lifeboats will be capable of operations up to 100 nautical miles from shore. This procurement will replace Coast Guard\u2019s existing Arun-type vessels which have an average age of 18 years.<\/p>\n

These vessels are being built as part of the Government of Canada\u2019s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Construction of the vessels is expected to begin as early as 2014, and the tender will be open to Canadian shipyards other than the two shipyards selected to build the large vessels.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The Robert Allan Ltd.  design is a new generation of more
\ncapable High Endurance Self-righting Search & Rescue Lifeboats for
\nthe Canadian Coast Guard. This new design was developed from the
\nsuccessful similar vessels known as the \u201cSevern\u201d Class operated by the
\nRoyal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) of the United Kingdom. The
\nnew Canadian design is larger with a greater range than the RNLI vessel
\nand has been specifically designed to handle the worst weather
\nencountered year around in the waters off Newfoundland and Nova Scotia.
\nThe new design is also for construction in aluminium rather than FRP as
\nare the Severn Class.<\/p>\n

The hull has a central skeg, and aft propeller tunnels, developing into
\nflared, knuckled bow sections with double spray chines forward. The
\nvessel is fitted with an elevated stern deck for towing operations,
\nreduced freeboard amidships for recovering survivors from the water, and
\n generous amounts of sheer and camber forward.<\/p>\n

A large well-appointed enclosed bridge amidships provides maximum
\nvisibility and protection for the crew and enables the vessel to
\nself-right in all loading conditions. A survivor space is located
\nforward below decks, and the machinery space is aft. A bow thruster is
\nfitted forward for enhanced manoeuvrability.<\/p>\n

ormal vessel complement is a crew of four. Seating is provided for an
\nadditional two supernumeraries such as medical personnel, two survivors
\n(on stretchers) and up to twelve survivors (seated). In support of the
\nvessel’s secondary missions including Aids to Navigation, Environmental
\nResponse, Maritime Security, DFO Science, DFO Fisheries and Aquaculture
\nManagement and other Government Activities the vessel will occasionally
\nbe used to transport up to sixteen (16) supernumeraries in addition to
\nthe vessel’s crew. <\/p>\n

The vessel\u2019s particulars are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Length overall:
\nLength DWL:
\nBeam, moulded:
\nDepth, moulded, at midship:
\nHull draft, nominal:
\nPower:
\nSpeed:<\/td>\n		– 19.0 metres
\n– 17.5 metres
\n– 6.3 metres
\n– 2.58 metres
\n– 1.67 metres
\n– 2,400 kW
\n– 23.5 kts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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