
Overview
CCGS Limnos is a Canadian Coast Guard coastal research and survey vessel and it is named after the Greek island of Limnos which itself derived from "limni", the Greek word for lake. The ship entered service in 1968 and is currently active. The ship is based on the Great Lakes at the Coast Guard Base in Burlington, Ontario and is used for hydrographic and limnological research.
Compliance
On 09 October 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS", with 22 people on board, reported a partial loss of propulsion and engine controls on Lake Ontario off Albion, NY, USA. The vessel proceeded to Burlington, ON to assess the issues.
On 09 October 2025, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS" reported having sustained a total failure of its steering system on Lake Ontario off Lakeside Park, NY, USA. The crew regained control over the azipods and the vessel proceeded to Burlington, ON.
On 03 December 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS" reported having sustained a total failure of its port azipod, and struck the lower approach wall and gate of the Welland Canal's lock No. 8 in Port Colborne, ON. The vessel proceeded to section No. 18.1 to assess for damages and effect repairs.
On 14 May 2024, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS", with 20 people on board, reported having sustained a total failure of its starboard propulsion system on Lake Ontario off Bronte Harbour, ON. The vessel proceeded to Burlington, ON for repairs.
On 10 April 2023, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS" reported that its port azipod thruster became disabled due to a fouled line, on Lake Ontario, ON. Using the starboard azipod, the vessel proceeded to Burlington, ON, to assess the situation and carry out repairs.
On 07 June 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS" reported experiencing port main engine issues while transiting Lake Huron off Port Hope, MI, USA. The vessel proceeded on its starboard engine to Sarnia, ON to assess the problem and carry out repairs.
On 20 May 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard Ship "LIMNOS" reported experiencing issues with one of its main generators while berthed in Amherstburg, ON. The crew carried out repairs and the vessel continued its voyage.
On 14 October 2020, the Canadian Coast Guard vessel "LIMNOS" reported a risk of striking a fixed light in Lake Erie.
Recorded marine occurrences naming this vessel.
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