Canadian Coast Guard begins annual icebreaking operations on the Great Lakes
Share this article Share this article SARNIA, ON, Jan. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Coast Guard's annual icebreaking season on the Great Lakes, which provides assistance to the shipping industry, is underway. Working in partnership with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) District 9, the Canadian Coast Guard has two icebreakers assigned to the Great Lakes for the entire winter season: CCGS Griffon and CCGS Samuel Risley. These vessels are supported as required by additional Coast Guard vessels during the spring icebreaking season. The CCGS Samuel Risley performs icebreaking duties on the S...
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