Patrol vessels and boats provide the means for the RCMP to uphold and enforce the law on Canadian Waters. Patrol boats are used for border protection and coastal defense, comprised of short and extended missions. Custom-built RCMP or Police patrol boats can be smaller or larger vessels. These patrol vessels serve as extensions of the armed forces that sustain law and order on the ocean.
Custom-built RCMP multi-purpose vessels or use of a repurposed commercial vessel can provide a range of actions implemented by the Canadian Police and Armed Forces including the Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy.
Rescue Lifeboat
Search and rescue vehicles need to provide optimal performance when needed. This type of craft is designed to attend to other vessels in distress or its passengers, crew, or survivors. The multi-role fire rescue boats can be constructed in a variety of ways. An integral part of the Canadian Search and Rescue is provided by marine services on inland straits and waters and along the Pacific and Atlantic coast.
What are some details that warrant consideration for a rescue craft? These rank high on the list of attributes needed in providing a smooth and successful assignment. Hike Metal has been an industry leader in delivering Custom built boats for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Ergonomic Layout
When performing something as important to families as rescue all positions and workplaces need to be conducive to working well together. Having things easily accessible during difficult times and situations is crucial since every second matters.
Accurate and Updated Electronics
The working electronic elements on a search and rescue service boat need to be not only in working condition but also accurate in data. The options chosen can be customized to include necessary elements for rescue tasks.
- Radio direction finder
- Depth recorder
- Radar scanner
- Thermal camera
- Loudhailer speaker
The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM-SAR) is based on the Pacific Coast of British Columbia. The volunteers of this unit cover a large area and provide impeccable assistance to those in need.
Icebreaker Vessels
Canada’s icebreaking fleet includes light icebreakers, medium icebreakers, and heavy icebreakers. The Canadian Government recently expanded its icebreaker fleet due to the need for Heavy icebreakers in the Arctic to ensure safe and efficient movements of ships. Such vessels provide icebreaking capabilities enabling safe navigation of a ship with what is normally a difficult time.
The Government of Canada continues using icebreaker vessels in capacities of providing an escort of a commercial ship, transporting essential goods to remote areas, or providing assistance to an ice-captured vehicle. These services are necessary even among light ice-infested waters.
Science and Fishery Research Vessels
The Canadian Coast Guard utilizes a fishery research vessel to allow scientific research and monitoring. Presently the Government of Canada has an inventory of ships including inshore, mid-shore, and off-shore research vessels as well as a near-shore fishery research vessel.
The offshore fishery research vessel serves as a floating laboratory equipped with research equipment and scientific sounders. They will be available to aid in search and rescue operations.
Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
Since 2006, the mid-shore patrol vessel project has been initiated. These mid-shore patrol vessels provide a platform for fishery officers to enforce fisheries violations as well as perform marine security duties.
The Maritime Security Branch is an active participant in the maritime security community. Working together with other agencies such as RCMP to provide security and law enforcement. Maritime Security Enforcement Teams comprised of RCMP officers working on mid-shore patrol vessels from the Canadian Coast Guard.
Offshore Patrol Vessels
These types of vessels have a large array of capabilities. These vehicles often need to be able to perform high-speed operations. Each vessel can be specifically designed and equipped for extended missions or the other oceanographic missions and tasks such as:
- Conducting surveillance operations throughout Canadian waters.
- Performance of rescue operations and aiding with other search and rescue.
- Enforcing international operations on water promoting security and stability.
- Marine pollution and environmental response.
- Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The Artic and offshore patrol ships also are enabled with helicopter capability and depending on mission requirements have the ability to accommodate small utility aircraft but can also handle the larger maritime Cyclone helicopter.
Offshore patrol vessels are used in aiding operations of all missions necessary on the water including the previously mentioned areas.
Construction of arctic offshore patrol ships is scheduled to begin this year for the Royal Canadian Navy. These arctic offshore patrol ships will be furnished with an integrated navigation bridge system, multi-purpose operational space, enclosed cable deck, vehicle bay, helicopter capability, and others.
Hike Metal
Hike Metal is trusted by the Canadian armed forces, police and border patrol, and the Canadian Coast Guard to engineer custom RCMP patrol boats and search vessels. Hike Metal is the most reliable and trusted manufacturer of custom ships, boats, and vessels.
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