Roberts Bank Lifeboat

Marine Search and Rescue

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The Roberts Bank Lifeboat Station - Delta Society, operating since 1999, is a non-profit marine rescue society independently serving the community of Delta and the Province of BC with a self righting amateur radio and FLIR equipped emergency vessel.

Our society is ACTIVE! We are the only dedicated marine emergency services organization based and operating solely from Delta. Serving as the Delta Marine Unit, this community asset is recognized by several Federal, Provincial, and Municipal agencies.

Delta Marine Unit operating on Fraser River

We offer secure on-line donations through CanadaHelps.

The society is actively looking for sponsors, donors, society members and ship's crew for the Delta Marine Unit - consider making a difference in your community and join us! Do you have your PCOC card or your marine radio license - the fall and winter months are a perfect time to get certified? Do you require a safety check, if so call us and arrange an appointment? Remember to always wear a lifejacket when on the water. Society AGM scheduled for Tuesday 2012 Feb 07 at Delta Cops, Tsawwassen, from 7 pm.

Pleasure Craft Courtesy Check
Delta Marine Unit crew are certified to complete Boating Safety Checks by the Transport Canada Marine Office of Boating Safety. We can issue Transport Canada stickers if you are compliant. If you wish to have a free Pleasure Craft Safety Check and are in the Delta / Richmond area please email us at info@robertsbanklifeboat.ca or call 604-828-0127.

Cold Water Survival
The Delta Marine Unit and the society wish to remind everyone to be careful around the water, especially during the winter months here in BC. Please take time to view the Cold Water Bootcamp videos from the link provided. They just might save your life.

Marine Notice 1:Check Active Notices to Shipping

Marine Notice 2: All operators of motorized vessels must now have their Pleasure Craft Operator's Certificate (PCOC) or other valid proof of marine competency. The card must be carried aboard the vessel, fines start at $250. Boaters should expect police and other agency enforcement of this law. Read more

Transport Canada has recently changed the PCOC examination standards, the number of questions has been revised from 36 to 50, and a mandatory three hour study period added that must be completed before candidates can access the online test. Current holders do not need to retake this latest tougher exam as PCOC cards do not expire.

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Delta Marine Unit Investigates vessel aground

Damaged vessel aground

January 22nd, 2012

Damaged vessel photographed and reported back to Delta....

Delta Marine Unit investigates possible overturned boat

Dease Island Park search area

January 17th, 2012

Delta Marine Unit dispatched to Dease Island Park to investigate possible overturned boat....

Delta Marine Unit conducts shore search

January 15th, 2012

Delta Marine Unit conducts shore search and landing after sighting a possible PFD amongst beach debris....