Harry Strong Chief Executive Officer Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Old Perlican, Newfoundland A0A 3G0
Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary

1999 Annual Report to the Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard

Promoting Marine Safety and Maintaining the Highest Professional Standards

CCGA National

To be at the forefront of the volunteer maritime SAR organizations in Canada.

Operations

By year-end in 1999, the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary had 1535 vessels and 4663 members. The members responded to 1882 taskings out of 8100 marine incidents reported in Canada in 1999.

Training

Auxiliary vessels participated in 875 training exercises.

Boating Safety

By carrying out boating safety activities to foster and promote safe practices amongst the different segments of the maritime population, members of the CCGA contribute to a very important aspect of the SAR program delivery. The Boating Safety Program is a proven means of reducing the number and severity of SAR incidents.

Members of the CCGA conducted 3494 Pleasure Craft Courtesy Checks (PCCCs) and participated in 249 boat shows and boating safety displays.

CCG - RSER 1999-2002 Business Plan

The 1999-2002 Business Plan of the Rescue, Safety and Environmental Response Directorate identified the following key plans and strategies to support the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary:

Build on our partnership by assisting the CCGA in evolving into a more effective, capable, national organisation.

• Define the role of the National Business Manager within the new National

Council structure;

• Develop a framework for national corporate sponsorship;

• Enhance the CCGA brand, image and marketability;

• Lead within the Canadian volunteer SAR community.

CCGA National Initiatives

Public Relations

• Corporate Video • Public Service Announcement • Corporate Brochure

Sponsorship

• Fundraising policy • Strategic fundraising plan

Communication Programs

• Various Presentations (SARSCENE, National Conference of the USCGA, etc.) • Press Clippings

Other Initiatives

• Memorandum of Agreement with USCGA • Awards Program • Safe Boating Course

Year one of the CCGA fundraising initiative was mostly dedicated to communication programs targeting an increased awareness of the Auxiliary by the public before the upcoming introduction of sponsorship programs.

CCGA Membership 1999

CCGA Pacific

Building on our key strength: the skills, dedication and commitment of our members.

Operations

CCGA-Pacific has 243 vessels and 1536 members, which makes up one third of the total national membership of the CCGA. In 1999, the members responded to 689 taskings out of 2994 marine incidents reported by RCC Victoria.

Training

In 1999, auxiliary vessels participated in 801 training exercises.

Boating Safety

Members of the CCGA-P conducted 1423 PCCCs and participated in 35 boat shows.

CCGA Central & Arctic

A Busy and Productive Year

Operations

CCGA-C&A has 116 vessels and 844 members. In 1999, the members responded to 245 taskings out of 1170 marine incidents reported by RCC Trenton.

Training

In 1999, auxiliary vessels participated in 4 training exercises.

Boating Safety

Members of the CCGA-C&A conducted 919 PCCCs and participated in 175 boat shows and boating safety displays.

CCGA Laurentian

Taking stock of the situation, looking at the future and assuming a greater role in SAR

Operations

CCGA-L has 190 vessels and 655 members. In 1999, the members responded to 479 taskings out of 1263 marine incidents reported by MRSC Quebec.

Training

In 1999, auxiliary vessels participated in 63 training exercises in the Laurentian region.

Boating Safety

Members of the CCGA-L conducted 852 PCCCs and participated in 31 boat shows. They also developed the CCGA Safe Boating Course.

CCGA Maritimes

Enhancing the overall Boating Safety Program.

Operations

CCGA-M has 586 registered vessels and 794 members. In 1999, the members responded to 232 taskings out of 1437 marine incidents reported by RCC Halifax in 1999.Training

Training

In 1999, auxiliary vessels participated in 3 training exercises.

Boating Safety

Members of the CCGA-M conducted 300 PCCCs and participated in 6 boat shows and boating safety displays.

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CCGA Newfoundland

A significant resource for SAR response and boating safety.

Operations

Since incorporation, the CCGA has grown and prospered in Newfoundland Region. They now represent a significant resource for SAR response with 834 members and 400 vessels volunteering their services. Auxiliarists responded to 237 marine incidents out of 636, representing 36% of the total number of marine cased prosecuted by Newfoundland Region.

As 94% of Auxiliarists in Newfoundland and Labrador are full-time commercial fishers, they often are first on the scene of marine rescues, ahead of primary or secondary SAR vessels.

Training

In 1999, auxiliary vessels participated in 4 training exercises.

Boating Safety

The year 1999 saw an increase in CCGA (N) Inc. boating safety activities through:

• Assisting the CCG Office of Boating Safety in the delivery of the boating safety program; • Participation at SARSCENE 99 in St. John’s, Newfoundland; • Sitting as a board member on the Regional Recreational Boating

Advisory Council (RRBAC); • Providing and manning information booths at boat shows and other related functions; and, • Fostering safe boating practices through “leading by example”.