Membership
Responsibilities■
The contribution agreement negotiated with the Minister of Fisheries & Oceans defines the obligations of each party in the Contract. The main responsibilities of each member of the CCGA are:
- Make available suitable fully seaworthy and crewed vessels, meeting all safety, equipment and capability standards established by the CCGA and the CCG. Inspections prior to enrolment will be done and subsequent inspections to ensure compliance will be conducted
- In lieu of providing a vessel, must contribute a skilled voluntary effort to support the CCGA objective.
- Members must undertake training identified by the CCG and the CCGA as necessary for the safe and effective conduct of SAR duties.
- Members must follow CCGA bylaws and guidelines, conduct the “authorized activities” in a prudent and safe manner, and must not embarrass the CCG or CCGA organization.
A member must agree to these responsibilities prior to being accepted as a CCGA member. The main responsibilities of the Coast Guard through the CCGA association are:
- Reimburse members for out of pocket expenses incurred while conducting activities authorized by the CG.
- Provide insurance protection covering members and their vessels while engaged in authorized activities.
- Ensure members are kept informed of CCG guidelines and other information needed by members to properly undertake authorized activities.
- Ensure CCG is kept informed of current membership capabilities, availability and contact information.
- Provide assistance to members to improve needed skills and capabilities.
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Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Newfoundland
878-C Topsail Road,
Mount Pearl
878-C Topsail Road,
Mount Pearl
Mailing address
PO Box 938, St. John's,
NL A1C 5M3
1-800-563-6158
