Our current vessel's call sign PARA Marine, continues a long and distinguished history of community service, dedication to duty and a commitment to safety on the waters of Lake Ontario.
Today we main one vessel which has been in service to Pickering, Ajax and Whitby communities since 1995.
Specifications and Capabilities:
- 34 ft long, 11.5 ft beam
- 8 ton displacement
- Two D4 270 HP Volvo Penta engines
- Twin propeller out drives
- Built in 1992, dedicated to Search and Rescue (SAR) since 1995
- Top speed of 40 knots (74 km/hr)
- 40-hour endurance on a search mission
- Crew capacity of eight persons
- 500 sq. km of Lake Ontario coverage
