by Chris Wickham | Dec 6, 2018 | Community, Featured, HQ News
In a report titled When Every Minute Counts: Maritime Search and Rescue, released Nov. 29 by the Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, the Committee recommends more support for agencies like RCMSAR. Acknowledging that SAR individuals and teams are the “best of the...
by Chris Wickham | Nov 20, 2018 | Community, Featured, HQ News
In a ceremony at Government House in Victoria on November 6, the Maritime Museum of BC awarded the Beaver Medal of Maritime Excellence to this year’s recipients, including RCMSAR Board of Governors member, Jane McIvor. In addition to Jane, the Honourable Janet...
by Chris Wickham | Nov 15, 2018 | Community, Crew, Featured, HQ News, Profile
Amber Sheasgreen may be a new face at Headquarters in East Sooke, but she’s no stranger to RCMSAR. For nearly seven years, Amber volunteered with Station 64, Prince Rupert fulfilling the roles of Coxswain, SAR Prevention Manager and Office Staff. Starting full...
by Chris Wickham | Oct 31, 2018 | Featured, HQ News, News
Work is well underway at Titan Boats in Sidney building the new Falkins Class Type 2 for Station 45 Masset. RCMSAR 45 will be the ninth Type 2 in RCMSAR service. The last delivery of a Type 2 was in 2014 to Station 60 – Comox. The Type 2 have proven a reliable and...
by Chris Wickham | Oct 25, 2018 | Featured, HQ News, SAR exercise, Training
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is featured in the November 2018 edition of BC Shipping News Magazine, available for purchase now. RCMSAR is part of a proud tradition of lifeboat services on the West Coast dating back more than a century. With a broadened...
