Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue
Branch 29 – Ladysmith, BC
To save lives on the water.
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer organization that operates more than 40 marine rescue stations on the British Columbia coast and in the B.C. Interior. From Vancouver’s busy harbour to the remote waters of the North Coast, our volunteer crews are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to respond to marine emergencies.
News Flash!
March 2025: “The Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) Station 29 Ladysmith excels in marine emergency response, community marine safety support, and contributions to RCMSAR and its other stations. Station 29 is located in an active harbour and is considered to be one of the busier British Columbia coastal stations. They have aided with grounded, sinking and broken vessels, persons overboard, medical emergencies, transporting ill or injured persons from vessels or shorelines to the appropriate first responders, and are involved in recovery operations with the RCMP and Ground Search and Rescue.
Station members actively deliver marine safety talks in schools, boaters’ groups and community organizations, manage six “Kid’s Don’t Float” children’s Personal Flotation Devices loaner kiosks at nearby marinas, and run a vessel safety check program at local marinas and events. The diverse skills of our volunteers, who come from many backgrounds, significantly enhance Station 29 Ladysmith’s ability to respond effectively to complex situations, analyze issues thoroughly and make well-informed decisions. Ongoing crew training ensures the Station is prepared to respond 24/7 and 365 days a year.” (source)
“Huge congratulations to RCMSAR Ladysmith 29! Last month, they received the Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA) in Ottawa for their outstanding contributions to search and rescue and public safety. This well-deserved honour recognizes their dedication and impact in our community. Thank you for all that you do!” (source: Town of Ladysmith on Facebook)
Ladysmith & District Marine Rescue Society
The LDMRS is the non-profit society operating the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 29, responding to calls off the shores of Ladysmith and area. The LDMRS (RCM-SAR29) is a busy station in an active boating area.
