Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary■
Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary
Newfoundland and Labrador
Dedicated
Volunteers
For Marine Search and Rescue and Safe Boating
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.
Video by JTFA on SAREX Bay of Islands
A Quick
Overview
On average, CCGA-NL volunteers have the longest sail to a SAR call
Currently there are 797 volunteers, of which most are commercial fishers
343 vessels participating vessels
Mission
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
About
Regional Offices
Contact Us
878-C Topsail Road,
Mount Pearl
Mailing address
PO Box 938, St. John's,
NL A1C 5M3
1-800-563-6158
