CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - MARITIMES
VOLUNTEERS
SAVING LIVES ON THE WATER◼︎
CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - MARITIMES
VOLUNTEERS
PROMOTING SAFE BOATING ■
CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY - MARITIMES
VOLUNTEERS
SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE ■
Who We Are
The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Maritimes (CCGA-M) is a nonprofit organization and a registered charity made up of 800 volunteer members and nearly 400 privately owned vessels throughout New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Iles de la Madeleine. The CCGA-M has been in existence since 1978 and provides assistance to the Canadian Coast Guard and the National Defence with search and rescue and safe boating programs.
What We Do
The CCGA-M is an organization dedicated to Search and Rescue (SAR) and safe boating activities. Our mission is to provide a permanent day and night search and rescue service to cover marine requirements in the maritime region and prevent the loss of life and injury.
Where We Are
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Iles de la Madeleine.
How To Volunteer
If you are a vessel owner or crew member on a vessel, contact us to learn more about joining.
A few interesting facts
CCGA-M members provide on-water support in each province during the opening of the fishing season.
90% of volunteers are commercial fishers from across New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Iles de la Madeleine
There are 800 volunteers and 400 participating vessels.
Join the Team!
VOLUNTEER
The CCGA is seeking experienced vessel owners, captains, and crew members who are ready to support marine search and rescue operations in their communities. Many of our volunteers bring strong boating backgrounds and a commitment to safe, professional operations, and we provide structured training to ensure our crews are prepared, confident, and capable when tasked. If you are safety-minded, dependable, and willing to train to our standards, we invite you to place your vessel and skills in service to saving lives on the water.
MAP
This map showcases the region covered by CCGA-M's dedicated volunteers who are ready to provide lifesaving services and essential maritime support.