Operational Services

Operational Services is responsible for managing the operation and positioning of vessels and aircraft to support the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), and Fisheries and Oceans Canada's (DFO's) Science and Fisheries and Aquaculture Management programs.

The 17 vessels in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region deliver a wide range of services including maritime safety, support of maritime commerce and protecting the marine environment.  The ships and their crews work with their DFO colleagues to manage and protect fisheries resources and support scientific research.  They also provide specialized maritime expertise and on-water support to other government departments.

The following CCG ships were in operation in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region:

• CCGS Henry Larsen
• CCGS Ann Harvey
• CCGS George R. Pearkes
• CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell
• CCGS Leonard J. Cowley
• CCGS Teleost
• CCGS Cape Roger
• CCGS Wilfred Templeman
• CCGS Harp
• CCGS Shamook
• CCGS Cygnus
• CCGS Terry Fox
• CCGS Louis S. St. Laurent
• CCGC W. Jackman
• CCGC W. G. George
• CCGC Cape Norman
• CCGC Cape Fox

_{CCGS: Canadian Coast Guard Ship
CCGC: Canadian Coast Guard Cutter}

The region also operates four helicopters at peak periods.

Regional Operations Centre

The Regional Operations Centre, located at the CCG Southside Base in St. John's, is the focal point for initiating and co-ordinating requests for Coast Guard operational services.

The centre is staffed 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by professionally-trained men and women with a large variety of marine expertise, who work as a team toward a common goal to consistently deliver excellent service to clients.

Regional Operations Centre (24-hours)
(709) 772-6220 Tel
(709) 772-5369 Fax