An audit of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has found that its vessels are aging, with some surpassing their expected lifespans, costing the agency nearly one-third of a billion dollars to maintain them in the 2022–23 fiscal year.
“The CCG fleet is aging as vessels approach and exceed their intended end of service life,” said auditors in a July report, “Evaluation of Fleet Procurement and Maintenance,” released to the public on Dec. 18.
