The Canadian Coastguard was called in to help fishermen navigate the ice in Cheticamp Harbour this morning.

A handful of snow crab fishing boats were stuck in the ice while others needed help getting through.

CCGS Jean Goodwill, a medium class icebreaking vessel, was on the scene to make a path for the boats to follow. Roughly 20 boats were in the water when the Jean Goodwill came through.

The ship joined the Coast Guard fleet back in 2020, after it was acquired from Sweden and converted into a Coat Guard vessel.

CCGS Jean Goodwill has only been in service since last August but is already making an impact.