The federal government says it will invest $2.5 billion in new money to renew the Canadian Coast Guard's fleet of small vessels.
The CGGS M. Perley is shown in the waters of the Bay of Fundy in Hillsburn, N.S. on December 16, 2020. The federal government says it will invest $2.5 billion to renew the Canadian Coast Guard's fleet of small vessels. The money is expected to be spent on acquiring up to 61 small vessels, including 34 search-and-rescue lifeboats.
The federal government says it will invest $2.5 billion in new money to renew the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet of small vessels.It’s part of an ongoing effort to replace the small craft, barges and work boats that service Canada’s shallow coastal waters and inland waterways with new, modern equipment.
The procurement is also expected to include a near-shore fishery research vessel, six mid-shore multi-mission vessels, four air cushion vehicles and 16 other specialty vessels.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.The move comes as the Coast Guard continues to see major delays in replacing other parts of its fleet, with some vessels aging out during that wait.
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