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The Coast Guard Pacific fleet includes a
number of multi-tasked vessels, carrying out search and rescue, marine navigation
services, conservation and protection, fisheries management and ocean science
responsibilities. The fleet ranges in size from 83 metres to small fast response craft.
The largest ships in the fleet are equipped with lifting gear and cargo holds for the
heavier buoy-tending work, helicopter deck and gantry/winches for the launch and recovery
of underwater research equipment and submersibles. Six helicopters operate out of Victoria
and Prince Rupert in support of the program, transporting personnel and supplies to remote
sites and lightstations. MAJOR
VESSELS:
MINOR VESSELS:
AIR CUSHION VEHICLES (ACV's):
AIRCRAFT:
OTHER RESOURCES:
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ROPOS - Remotely Operated Platform for Ocean Science,
Fisheries & Oceans Canada. |
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