Canadian Coast Guard

SEARCH AND RESCUE IN CANADIAN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Canadian Forces (CF) in co-operation with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has overall responsibility for coordination of federal aeronautical and maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) activities in Canada, including Canadian waters and the high seas off the coasts of Canada. The CF provides dedicated SAR aircraft in support to marine SAR incidents. The CCG coordinates maritime SAR activities within this area and provides dedicated maritime SAR vessels in strategic locations. Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (JRCC) are maintained at Victoria, B.C., Trenton, Ont. and Halifax, N.S. These centres are staffed 24 hours a day by Canadian Forces and Canadian Coast Guard personnel. Each JRCC is responsible for an internationally agreed designated area known as a Search and Rescue Region (SRR). In addition, Maritime Rescue Sub-Centres (MRSC), staffed by Coast Guard personnel are maintained at St. John's, Nfld. and at Québec, Qué. to coordinate local marine SAR operations.

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JRCC VICTORIA Emergency telephone number JRCC TRENTON Emergency telephone number

1 800 567-5111 (Pacific Region only) (250) 363-2333 1(250)363-2944(fax) 431699932 / 33 (telex - INMARSAT C) 1 800 267-7270(Central Canada only) (613) 965-3870 1(613)965-7190 (fax) 066-2282(telex) 431699928 / 29 (telex - INMARSAT C)

Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) is an Association of approximately 5000 dedicated volunteers operating more than 1300 vessels to support the Canadian Coast Guard in Marine Search and Rescue.

For more information on maritime SAR services in Canada, refer to Section 28 of the Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners, published by the Canadian Coast Guard, Marine Navigation Services.