Business Plan - Canadian Coast Guard

Section 4: What We Do Every DayMarine Electronics Development ProgramBased on a recent program review, we will look atways to modify the Marine Electronics Development(MELDEV) 5 Program to ensure its ongoing success.Commitment2009-2010Review the Marine Electronics Development Programfor areas of improvements.LeadDG, ITSReinvestment in the Asset BaseThe average age and deteriorated physical condition ofthe asset base is diminishing our assets’ reliability andperformance. Operating and maintenance costs are inturn escalating. Effective cost management is furtherstrained by the increasing need to manage both old andnew assets, as old technologies are retained even whilenew technologies are adopted.The goal of the Coast Guard reinvestment strategy is torefurbish and replace assets that have deteriorated overtime. This reinvestment strategy is expected to bringour asset base back to its original baseline operatingcondition. Improving the condition of capital assets willhave a direct impact on the quality and extent of CCGservice delivery and the associated ongoing operatingand maintenance costs.We expect to spend $2.2 million in 2009-2010 onreinvestment in the CCG asset base. For a full descriptionand a complete list of projects, see Annex A.Commissioner’s CommendationsAwarded to Samir Gharbiand Bernard DoyonSamir Gharbi, Project Engineer with our Integrated TechnicalServices group, recently developed a new squat prediction modelthat is a vast improvement in the accuracy and efficiency of thetable currently in use. The table is used to assist in calculatingvessel keel clearance.Samir produced the new model after extensive on-water testing,in real conditions, and an in-depth analysis of an impressiveamount of data. The results of his study will be used to developboth a new keel clearance calculation method and the tools fornavigators and marine traffic regulation officers to use it.The impact of Samir’s project will be significant for navigation,marine safety and pollution prevention. His achievement isrecognized as exceptional in a host of ways, including the scopeof his on-water testing, the intelligence and innovation of theproposed modeling approach, the precision of his new model,and the scientific rigor with which he has proven it.55With public interest growing in protecting the marine environment,Integrated Technical Services Engineer Bernard Doyon turned hisattention to developing an effective approach to recuperatinghydrocarbons in ice-congested waters. With climate change,maritime traffic in those conditions is expected to increase inthe coming years; his innovation is a timely one and will servethe Coast Guard and Canadians well.Bernard’s research project is both innovative and appears to beunique in the world. The high level of expertise, professionalism,devotion and determination he demonstrated with this projecthas positioned the Canadian Coast Guard advantageously asa world leader in the field of hydrocarbon recuperation in icecongestedwaters.5 This is an on-the-job training and development opportunity to help participants achieve technical proficiency.BUSINESS PLAN 2009-2012