Canadian Coast Guard - FLEET ORDER

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FLEETORDER

FO 103.00 SHIP NAMING POLICY

Original: 2009/07/21 Revised: 2010/10/26

Table of Contents

1 Introduct ion ............................................................................................................................. 21.1 Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 21.2 Policy............................................................................................................................. 21.3 Application ..................................................................................................................... 21.4 Definition........................................................................................................................2

2 Roles and Responsibilities.....................................................................................................22.1 Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans ............................................................. 22.2 Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans.................................................32.3 Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard.........................................................................32.4 Director General, Fleet .................................................................................................. 32.5 Director, Operational Support ........................................................................................3

3 Guidelines ................................................................................................................................33.1 Suitability .......................................................................................................................33.2 Brevity and Clarity .........................................................................................................33.3 Commemoration ............................................................................................................ 4

4 Procedures...............................................................................................................................44.1 Development of a Pool of Names..................................................................................44.1.1 For vessels greater than 25 metres in length...............................................................................44.1.2 For vessels of 25 metres or less in length....................................................................................44.2 Selection of Names .......................................................................................................54.2.1 For vessels greater than 25 metres in length...............................................................................54.2.2 For vessels of 25 metres or less in length....................................................................................54.3 Approval ........................................................................................................................ 54.4 Certification and Registration ........................................................................................ 5

5 Relevant and Complementary Fleet Orders .......................................................................... 66 Enquiries .................................................................................................................................6Annex A - Defini tion of vessel c lasses and Naming Cri teria...............................................7


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FO 103.00 Canadian Coast GuardShip Naming Policy Fleet Order

Original: 2009/07/21 2/10 DFO/5349Revised: 2010/10/26

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Order is to state the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) policy for thenaming of CCG vessels and to provide general guidelines for the selection and approvalof names.

This policy presents a consistent and logical approach to naming CCG vessels andclasses of vessels. The objective is to select names that promote Canadian sovereignty,culture, geography and history. It is also intended to raise the profile of vessels and thework they do by honouring and celebrating people and places of regional and nationalsignificance.

1.2 Policy

It is the policy of the Canadian Coast Guard that vessels of the CCG Fleet shall be namedaccording to the criteria listed in this Order (Annex A).

All named vessels shall be referred to as Canadian Coast Guard Ships (CCGS).

1.3 Application

This policy applies to all CCG Vessels and Air Cushioned Vehicles (ACV).

Where names of existing CCG Ships do not comply with this Order, non-complying nameswill not need to be changed.

Vessels under long-term charter to the CCG may be renamed in accordance with thisOrder where deemed appropriate and practicable.

1.4 Definition

Unless specifically defined, terms in this order have the same meaning as defined in theFleet Safety and Security Manual, Section 1.9, Glossary - Definitions.

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

The Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is responsible for:

approving name selections for all vessels greater than 25 metres in length.


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2.2 Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

The Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, is responsible for:

recommending name selections to the Minister, DFO, for all vessels greater than25 metres in length.

2.3 Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard

The Commissioner, Canadian Coast Guard, is responsible for:

approving name selections for all vessels 25 metres or less in length.

2.4 Director General, Fleet

The Director General, Fleet, is responsible for:

developing, implementing and maintaining this Order.

2.5 Director , Operational Support

The Director, Operational Support, is responsible for:

managing this Order and monitoring to ensure compliance.

3 GUIDELINES

3.1 Suitability

The suitability of a particular choice of name has three dimensions, namely:

Promoting Canadian culture, history, geography and sovereignty by honouring peopleand places of importance to Canadians;

Relevance and acceptability of the name to clients, stakeholders and the generalpublic;

The extent to which the name promotes a positive image of the CCG and theDepartment of Fisheries and Oceans.

3.2 Brevi ty and Clarity

Proposed vessel names should be brief and easily understood by radiotelephone andother means of communication.

Complicated or confusing spelling and pronunciation should be avoided;

Professional titles (Doctor), honorific (Right Honourable) and family abbreviations (Jr.,III) and incomplete names should generally be avoided, however they should be usedin cases where they would complement name recognition for the subject.


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These criteria should be applied in the early screening steps before a name gains toomuch consensus.

3.3 Commemoration

In keeping with existing government protocol concerning the naming of federal buildingsand facilities, names of persons still living shall be excluded. A proposed name will onlybe considered for persons posthumously.

4 PROCEDURES

The entire process for the proposal of names and approval should normally take threemonths to complete.

4.1 Development of a Pool of Names

The Director General, Fleet will develop and maintain a pre-selected pool of vessel namesthat conform to that class of vessels as described in Annex A.

Verification of suitability, brevity, clarity and commemoration standards will be done priorto entering a name in the pool of each class of vessels.

In developing the pool, the Director General, Fleet will use a consultative process asoutlined in sections 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 below.

The consultations will be focused primarily on local and regional representatives in thearea where the Vessel in question will be based.

4.1.1 For vessels greater than 25 metres in length

The pool of names shall be developed and maintained at Headquarters.

In developing the pool, the Director General, Fleet will consult with appropriate regional,industry, community, aboriginal, law enforcement and other governmentdepartment/agency representatives to refine the pool of proposed names.

The Director General, Fleet shall forward a request to all Assistant Commissioners toreview the pre-selected pool of vessel names that conform to that class of vessel.

4.1.2 For vessels of 25 metres or less in length

A request will be sent to the relevant Regional Director, Fleet seeking a pool of proposednames (at least 3) to be provided in order of preference along with a short biography andrationale for each.


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4.2 Selection of Names

The procedure to be followed for the selection of names for CCG Fleet vessels and otherimplicated partners shall be as follows:

4.2.1 For vessels greater than 25 metres in length

The Director General, Fleet shall forward a request to the Assistant Commissioner(s) andother implicated partners to review the pre-selected pool of vessel names that conform tothat class of vessel.

The Director General, Fleet in consultation with the Assistant Commissioner(s) and otherimplicated partners shall agree on the proposed names.

4.2.2 For vessels of 25 metres or less in length

The pool of proposed names from the Region(s) is reviewed and vetted by Headquartersto verify that they conform to the naming criteria outlined in Annex A.

4.3 Approval

The Director, Operational Support shall obtain clearance from the Chief, ShipRegistration, and Transport Canada, ensuring that the proposed name and alternates areavailable. If not available, then other names are to be chosen.

For vessels greater than 25 metres in length, the Director General, Fleet submits namesto the Commissioner, CCG to recommend to the Deputy Minister for selection andapproval.

For vessels of 25 metres in length or less, the Director General, Fleet recommends a

name to the Commissioner, CCG for approval.

4.4 Certif ication and Registration

The Director, Operational Support reserves the proposed name with Transport Canada,Ship Registration.

Depending on the responsibility for project management either the Director General, MajorCrown Projects or the Director General, Integrated Technical Services obtains thenecessary surveyor's and builder's certificates and arranges for the placing of names.

The Director, Operational Support completes the relevant registration activities andobtains necessary documents (see CGFO 105.00).


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5 RELEVANT AND COMPLEMENTARY FLEET ORDERS

CFGO 102.00 Registrations/Licensing of Small Craft - CCG Fleet

CGFO 105.00 Ship Registration and Name Changes

CGFO 106.00 Naming and Dedication to Service Ceremony

6 ENQUIRIES

Enquiries regarding this Order should be directed to Director, Operational Support, eitherby email at [email protected] or by telephone at 613-990-0341.

G. SidockDirector General, Fleet


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ANNEX A - DEFINITION OF VESSEL CLASSES AND NAMING CRITERIA

Classes ABBR.

(French)

Definition Naming Criteria

Polar Icebreaker Polar

(Polaire)

A very large multitasked icebreaker (approx.140 metres in length), capable of sustainedoperations in the Arctic archipelago over threeseasons per year; crew of approx. 45 withaccommodation for 50 supernumeraries and alarge cargo carrying capacity; has a helicopterhangar and accommodates a helicopter whenrequired.

Former CanadianPrime Ministers

Heavy

Icebreaker

HI

(BL)

A very large multitasked icebreaker (approx.

130 metres in length), capable of sustainedoperations in the Arctic archipelago over twoseasons per year and for escort operations inthe Gulf of St. Lawrence and East Coast ofNewfoundland; crew of approx. 45 withaccommodation for 40 supernumeraries and alarge cargo carrying capacity; has a helicopterhangar and accommodates a helicopter whenrequired.

Former Canadian

Prime Ministers

MediumIcebreaker

MI

(BM)

A large icebreaker (approx. 100 metres inlength) capable of sustained ice breaking andescort operations in the Arctic archipelagoover two seasons per year and the Great

Lakes, River and Gulf of St. Lawrence andAtlantic Coast in winter; also capable ofconducting scientific missions; crew of approx.30 with accommodation for 25supernumeraries and a small cargo carryingcapacity; can accommodate a helicopter ifneeded.

Former CanadianPrime Ministers

High EnduranceMulti-TaskedVessel

HEMTV

(NPGE)

A large, multitasked vessel (approx. 85 metresin length) with an icebreaking capability towork in the south and western Arctic and forescort operations in the Great Lakes, Riverand Gulf of St. Lawrence and Atlantic coast inwinter; has a shallower draught than the

Medium Icebreaker and less capable overall;crew of approx. 26 with accommodation for 25supernumeraries; has a crane, a large holdand can launch and recover Fast RescueCraft; can accommodate one helicopter.

Former CanadianGovernor-Generals


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Annex A -


Classes ABBR.

(French)


MediumEndurance

Multi-TaskedVessel

MEMTV

(NPEM)

A large, multitasked, shallow draught vessel(approx. 65 metres in length) with a top speed

of 14 knots; crew of approx. 20,accommodation for 10 supernumeraries; canstay at sea up to 28 days; has a crane, a largehold and can launch and recover Fast RescueCraft. Primarily used for aids to navigation,icebreaking, science and environmentalresponse; has some icebreaking capability.

Former Canadianmariners or members

of the CCG who havemade a significantcontribution

OffshoreOceanographicScience Vessel

OOSV

(NHRO)

A very large, multitasked offshore vessel(approx. 90 metres in length), primarily usedfor fishery science / oceanographic missionsand geological / hydrographic surveys; noise-reduced vessel that can accommodate up to26 scientists; equipped with wet labs and hasbottom sampling and water column samplingcapability; no icebreaking capabilities but ableto operate in ice infested waters; canaccommodate a helicopter.

Former CanadianScientists who havemade a significantcontribution

Offshore FisheryScience Vessel

OFSV

(NHRH)

A large multitasked offshore vessel (approx.65 metres in length) primarily used for fisheryscience and environmental research; noise-reduced, equipped with wet labs and able todo trawl surveys and some water columnsampling; no icebreaking or helicoptercapabilities.

Former CanadianScientists who havemade a significantcontribution

Offshore Patrol

Vessel

OPV

(PH)

A large offshore vessel (approx. 60 metres in

length) that can operate beyond 120 nauticalmiles including outside the ExclusiveEconomic Zone; has a top speed greater then20 knots and can stay at sea for up to sixweeks; carries two Rigid-hull Inflatable Boatsand can operate year-round in Canadianwaters (except the Arctic); primarily used forfisheries enforcement and search and rescue;can accommodate a helicopter.

Former Companions of

the Order of Canada


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Annex A -


Classes ABBR.

(French)


Mid-Shore PatrolVessel

MSPV

(PSH)

A medium sized vessel (approx. 40 metres inlength) that can operate up to 120 nautical

miles offshore with a top speed of 25 knots;crew of approx. nine and accommodation forsix supernumeraries; can stay at sea up to 14days and carries one or two Rigid-hullInflatable Boats. Primarily used for maritimesecurity and fisheries enforcement; noicebreaking or helicopter capabilities.

Former winners of theVictoria Cross, Star of

Military Valour, Medalof Military Valour,Meritorious ServiceMedal, Cross ofValour, Star ofCourage, Medal ofBravery, Order of Meritof the Police Forces,RCMP Role of Honouror DFO or CCGmembers who died inthe line of duty.

Air CushionVehicle

ACV

(VCA)

A medium sized, fast (up to 45 knots), multi-tasked vessel which rides on a cushion of air(hovercraft), capable of working in veryshallow areas and littoral zones; crew of fourto seven, primarily used for search andrescue, environmental response, andicebreaking; no helicopter capability.

Aboriginal words

Special NavaidsVessel

- A shallow draught, flat bottom vessel (approx.50 metres in length) primarily used fornavigational aids on the Mackenzie River;crew of approx. 10 and accommodation forfour supernumeraries; self-supporting for up to

28 days and can sustain repeated groundingsdue to shifting river channels; not suitable foropen-sea work; no icebreaking or helicoptercapabilities.

Aboriginal words

SAR Lifeboat L/B

(B/S)

Small (approx.15 metres in length) shore-based self-righting lifeboat, with a crew of fouror five; capable of search and rescueoperations up to 100 nautical miles with a topspeed of approx. 25 knots; no helicoptercapability.

Geographical features- uniform by class:

Canadian Capes forhigh speed lifeboatsCanadian Bays forhigh-endurancelifeboats

Mid-ShoreScience Vessel

MSSV

(NSHR)

Medium sized vessel (approx. 40 metres inlength) capable of sustained operations awayfrom port for up to 14 days primarily used forlimited: fishery science / oceanographicmissions and geological / hydrographicsurveys; no helicopter capability and nocapacity to carry survey launches.

Former DominionHydrographers ofCanada or formerexplorers of Canada


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Annex A -


Classes ABBR.

(French)


Channel Surveyand Sounding

Vessel

CSSV

(NHSC)

Small vessel (approx. 20 to 25 metres inlength) primarily used to conduct depth survey

operations with a crew of four plus twohydrographic technicians; sounding speed of10 knots with limited accommodations; Thesevessels also carry a small Rigid-hull InflatableBoat; no helicopter capability.

Former DominionHydrographers of

Canada or formerexplorers of Canada

Near-ShoreFisheryResearchVessel

NSFRV

(NSHRH)

Small (approx. 20 metres to 25 metres inlength) fishery research vessel with a three tofour metres draught, a speed of 12 knots anda moderate range; crew of five plus fourscience personnel; conduct trawl surveys andhave some lab capacity; no helicopter

capability.

Former Canadians whohave made acontribution to:

Marine and FisheryResearch

Fisheries Management

Specialty Vessel - Small (under 150 GRT), shallow draughtvessel. Vessels are of various designs andcrew complements that are specific to avariety of tasks such as marine and fisheryresearch, conservation and protection patrols,hydrography and aids to navigation.

Former Canadians whohave made acontribution to:

Marine and FisheryResearch

Fisheries Management

Maritime Safety orSecurity

Marine Transportation

Small Craft SC

(PE)

Any vessel less than 15 tons gross tonnage about 12 metres in length or less.

Not named

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