CCGS John Cabot (2020)

CCGS John Cabot is a Canadian Coast Guard offshore fisheries research ship. The vessel was constructed in 2020 by Vancouver Shipyards, operated by Seaspan Shipyards, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. It is named after John Cabot, an Italian explorer. John Cabot's home port is St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

For other ships with the same name, see CCGS John Cabot and John Cabot (ship).
History
Canada
NameJohn Cabot
NamesakeJohn Cabot
OperatorCanadian Coast Guard
Port of registryOttawa, Ontario
BuilderVancouver Shipyards, North Vancouver
Launched3 July 2020
In service2020–present
Identification
Statusin active service
General characteristics
Tonnage
  • 2,672 GT
  • 892 NT
Length63.4 m (208 ft 0 in)
Beam16 m (52 ft 6 in)
Draught6.2 m (20 ft 4 in)
Ice classPolar Class 7
PropulsionDiesel electric 3 × Caterpillar-3512 engine, 2,250 kW (3,020 hp)
Speed
  • 8 knots (15 km/h; 9.2 mph) (cruise)
  • 12.5 knots (23.2 km/h; 14.4 mph) (maximum)
Range6,400 nmi (11,900 km; 7,400 mi)
Endurance31 days
Complement23
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