CCGS Moytel

CCGH "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 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."
Description.
"Moytel" is long with a beam of . The vessel has a net tonnage of 70 tons and the hull is constructed of aluminium. "Moytel" is powered by four Caterpillar C32 geared diesel engines rated at turning two controllable pitch propellers. The vessel is also equipped with bow and stern thrusters. "Moytel" has a maximum speed of and a range of at an economical speed of . The vessel has a fuel capacity of of diesel fuel and an endurance of one day. "Moytel" has a complement of six personnel of which two are officers. 
Service history.
"Moytel" was constructed by Griffon Hoverworks Ltd and launched in 2013. The vessel entered service with the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) in 2014 and registered in Ottawa, Ontario. The ship's name means "to help each other" in Halq'emélem. "Moytel" is based at CCG Hovercraft Base in Richmond, British Columbia and assigned to the CCG's Western Region.