Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 20

            Last month we provided and overview of the statistics for 2008.  There was however some data that was not included.

            When reports are input into the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Search and Rescue system we categorize the missions by type, required actions and by causes.

            In 2008 38% of the type of missions were for vessels that had either grounded or gone adrift.  Neither circumstance is a happy one for mariners ...