Our Fleet

In partnership with Orange Force Marine Ltd., the following vessels are available to Great Lakes Small Vessel Academy to provide comprehensive on-water training experiences for candidates:

An orange rescue boat named 'VIGILANT' moving quickly across the water on a sunny day, creating a wake behind it.

VIGILANT

Viking-Norsafe Munin 1000 model

Fibreglass, deep-V hull with twin Hamilton waterjets powered by twin Steyr 285 hp diesel engines.

Fully configured for workboat operations, this highly capable vessel is used to instruct navigation, radar, electronic instrumentation and closed cabin marine operations.

Enclosed Cabin Workboat (<11 meters long & < 15 GT)
A red rescue boat moving through the water at sunset.

ERIE GUARDIAN

Viking-Norsafe 750 Magnum Large Console model

Fibreglass deep-V hull with Hamilton Waterjet propulsion system powered by a Yanmar 6LP, 315 hp diesel engine and foam sponsons.

Highly manouverable and optimally configured for water jet and small vessel operational instruction.

Fast Rescue Craft (< 7.5m long & < 5 GT)
An orange rigid-hull inflatable boat on a trailer with a black protective cover at the bow, parked outdoors on a gravel surface with green trees in the background. 
Rigid Hull Inflatable Workboat (< 7.4m long & < 5 GT)

TEMPEST

Zodiac Hurricane H749 model

Aluminum hull with flexible hypalon sponsons, a Volvo-Penta D4, 225 hp diesel engine with inboard/outboard Duo-Prop system and common workboat characteristics.

TEMPEST forms the backbone of GLSVA’s training program.