The Coast Guard Search and Rescue cutter Westport is on the 'hard' at Metheghan, NS on December 13, for inspection of the bottom and rudders.
The 28 foot Bay of Fundy tides make inspection and quick repairs simplier then docking or craning the vessel out of the water.
The "Arun" class 15.8 m aluminum boat was built in 1997 at Hike Metals and is self-righting.
