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The CCGA (NL) is a non-profit volunteer organization used to augment the search and rescue resources in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region. The CCGA works in conjunction with the Canadian Coast Guard.

"The prevention of loss of life and/or injury at sea, including, where possible and directly related thereto, reasonable efforts to minimize damage to or loss of property."

Its members and their vessels respond to search and rescue incidents in the waters around Newfoundland and Labrador.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a permanent day and night search and rescue service to cover marine requirements in the Newfoundland and Labrador region and prevent the loss of life and injury

To fulfill this mission, our objectives are to :

  • Save 100% of lives at risk
  • Reduce the number and severity of SAR incidents
  • Promote marine safety
  • Support the Canadian Coast Guard
  • Provide a humanitarian service
  • Maintain the highest professional standards
  • Promote dedication and pride of membership
 

What's New

02.14.2012
New Reimbursement Rates

New Reimbursement Rates

The following reimbursement rates for use of Auxiliary vessels on authorized activities have been approved. The rates are effective February 15, 2012

$11.29 per metre of vessel length per hour.

OR

$85.21 per hour for class "A" vessels (vessels up to 10.5 metres in length).

$136.83 per hour for class "B" vessels (vessels more than 10.5 metres and up to 15 metres in length).

$191.07 per hour for class "C" vessels (vessels more than 15 metres in length). The maximum rate paid will be class "C".

$111.04 per hour for class "D" vessels (vessels powered by one or more engines in excess of 135 kW[180 H.P.] up to and including 170 kW [230 H.P.]).

$166.70 per hour for class "E" vessels (vessels powered by one or more engines in excess of 170 kW[230 H.P.]).

$191.07 per hour for "Arctic" class vessels ("Arctic" class vessels includes those vessels stationed north of 60 degress latitude).

01.02.2011
Annual Renewal Process

Annual Renewal Process

Each year in January the entire membership of CCGA (NL) is sent a renewal form in order to renew their membership and update their status. Members are reminded to keep their status updated and send in this renewal form. Failure to receive your renewal form back in the office in St. John's by March 31 will result in being removed from CCGA (NL) and loss of membership and years of service.
07.17.2011
Marine Basic First Aid

Marine Basic First Aid

For members who are planning on taking the Marine Basic First Aid course, call the office in St. John's to advise staff that you are planning to do so. By calling the office, it authorizes you to receive payment for the course, up to a maximum amount of $150.00. If more information is required do not hesitate to call the CCGA NL office in St. John's at 1-800-563-6158
09.05.2011
Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting

Each year the entire membership of CCGA (NL) Inc. are asked to vote for a District Director. In September the following Directors were elected from their respective Districts:


District 1 – Marcel O’Brien, L’anse au Loup – Labrador
District 2 – Ron Pittman, Englee
District 3 – Howard Noel, Woody Pt. (elected by acclimation)
District 4 – Wesley Snook, Hr. Breton
District 5 – Winston Pitcher, Burin
District 6 – Ed Bruce, Long Hr.
District 7 – Jim Chidley, Renews
District 8 – Ross Petten, Port de Grave
District 9 – Aidan Penton, Joe Batts Arm
District 10 – Eugene Gray, La Scie
10.15.2011
Training Seminar

Training Seminar

In October, 2011 CCGA (NL) will host a Training Seminar at the Lewisporte Marina in Lewisporte for members from each of the 10 Administrative Districts. Three members from each district will travel to the Lewisporte Marina to participate in events such as Search and Rescue Planning, First Aid Refresher, Emergency Abandonment, and Marlin Splice.

The seminar will began with the inflation of a liferaft and an overview of its contents. From there members will practice donning and doffing an Immersion Suit, jumping into the water, and actually swimming to an inflated raft and getting into and out of the raft.

During the first aid refresher members will have an opportunity to practice their first aid skills. At the Search and Rescue Planning event members will be given an opportunity to review search patterns and to plot a location on a chart.

This training is facilitated by the Canadian Coast Guard's Search and Rescue department.

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