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- TOTAL FAILURE OF ANY MACHINERY OR TECHNICAL SYSTEMMinorJun 9, 2026Point Grey, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 09 June 2026, the Canadian Coast Guard air cushioned vehicle "MOYTEL" reported having sustained a total failure of one of its engines in the Strait of Georgia off Vancouver, BC. The vessel proceeded to the base of Sea Island, BC for repairs.
- BOTTOM CONTACTMinorJun 15, 2019Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 15 June 2019, the Canadian Coast Guard hovercraft "MOYTEL", with 5 people on board, reported bottom contact while docking in Vancouver, BC.
- COLLISION - With another vessel or other floating objectSeriousApr 27, 2019Iona Jetty, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 27 April 2019, the Canadian Coast Guard Search and Rescue hovercraft "MOYTEL" reported colliding with a disabled crab fishing vessel on Sturgeon Bank, BC during a rescue mission. The hovercraft punctured a buoyancy chamber.
- COLLISION - With another vessel or other floating objectSeriousSep 7, 2014Vancouver Wharfs, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC)
On 07 September 2014, the CCGH "MOYTEL" reported striking the Calamity Shoal light buoy Q65 in Vancouver Harbour, BC.
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CCGS Moytel is a Canadian Coast Guard air cushioned vehicle or hovercraft and is based at CCG Hovercraft Base Richmond, British Columbia, on Sea Island. The primary mission of Moytel is to provide search and rescue services for British Columbia. Moytel serves as the replacement for CCGS Penac on Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia. The Canadian Coast Guard describes Moytel as a "more versatile amphibious vehicle capable of patrolling inland waters" as well as being "a larger [and] more powerful vessel than the CCGS Penac, [with] a greater range of capabilities and features, including a bow ramp that will enable it to transport supplies such as rescue equipment and vehicles.
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