The consolidation of the Marine Rescue Sub-Centre St. John’s into the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax is effective 25 April 2012. For members of the public the phone numbers they must call in case of a marine emergency remain the same.
| Newfoundland and Labrador: | 1-800-563-2444 |
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1-709-772-5151 |
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| Maritime Provinces: | 1-800-565-1582 |
The Canadian search and rescue system is jointly operated by the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Coast Guard and the network of government and civilian organizations, and volunteers.
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The Honorable Keith Ashfield welcomed back the crew of the icebreaker CCGS Henry Larsen from operations in the Arctic. [ Click here to read more ]
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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) Vessel Procurement sector manages the acquisition of new vessels for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). [ Click here to read more on Vessel Procurement]
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Check out the College website!
The Canadian Coast Guard College offers unique learning opportunities for Officer Cadet recruits and Canadian Public Service employees involved in marine safety and environmental protection.[ Read more about the CCG College ]
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Check out the Careers Site
The website profiles seagoing and shore-based positions, features video clips, and virtual tours of the College and aboard Coast Guard Vessels. Check out the Careers website and join the Canadian Coast Guard.
It's more than a career. It's an adventure!