Marine Rescue Society Unit 08 - Delta provides Search and Rescue services 365 days per year, 24 hours per day in an area of approximately 600 square miles of local waters. The area is traveled extensively by the B.C. Ferries (Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal) tugs and barges, cruise ships, freighter traffic (Delta Port, Vancouver Harbour) local fishing and pleasure craft including small craft such as dinghies, canoes and kayaks and kite boards. Additionally, the close proximity of the Vancouver International Airport and Boundary Bay Airport (the third busiest airport in Canada for take-offs and landings) and subsequent commercial and recreational flights over the area means the number of people passing through our area is estimated at more than 15,000 per day or 5.5 million annually.

The fast response boat is based in the Point Roberts Marina in Point Roberts Washington, for immediate access to the Straight of Georgia and the surrounding area.