September 11, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - National Defence / Canadian Coast Guard
Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy, the Government of Canada is investing in Canadian Coast Guard ships while strengthening Canada's shipbuilding industry. Shipyards across the country are building world-class vessels to equip the Canadian Coast Guard so it can serve Canadians, protect the environment, and support a strong economy.
Today, the Canadian Coast Guard celebrated the completion of Canadian Coast Guard Ship Mira Bay, the 10th and final new search and rescue lifeboat built by Hike Metal Products Ltd. The completion of the Mira Bay marks a milestone - the completion of 19 of 20 search and rescue lifeboats under construction.
These vessels provide critical services, including maritime search and rescue, responding to distress calls, and assisting disabled vessels. The vessels are also designed, equipped, and crewed to perform environmental response operations to reduce the impacts of marine pollution incidents. Each vessel can operate up to 120 nautical miles from shore, maintain a maximum 30-minute state-of-readiness, and respond immediately when alarms are received.
The National Shipbuilding Strategy is helping restore our shipyards, rebuild Canada's marine industry and create sustainable jobs while upholding our sovereignty and protecting our interests at home and abroad.
