The Canadian Coast Guard has wound up its 2022 Arctic operational season, the agency said on Thursday. “The Canadian Coast Guard has successfully completed its 2022 Arctic operational season, with all seven icebreakers deployed this year having returned from the Arctic,” the agency said in a news release. Growing demand for coast guard servicesIn its year-end round up, the coast guard spotlighted two training exercises and the upgrade of its Inshore Rescue Boat station in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut as highlights. “As marine traffic in the North continues to increase, so does the demand for coast guard services,” the agency said. “The Canadian Coast Guard continues to build its Arctic region to ensure it meets this growing demand and delivers on the Government of Canada’s commitment to maritime safety.”Icebreakers in Arctic in 2022 season The seven Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers deployed to the Arctic this year: CCGS Terry FoxTerry Fox CCGS Pierre RadissonCCGS Des GroseilliersCCGS Sir Wilfrid LaurierCCGS Henry LarsenCCGS Louis S. St-LaurentCCGS AmundsenThe coast guard’s Arctic operations will restart in May 2023.

Source: CBC News December 16, 2022 21:20 UTC