VIDEO: Coast Guard Vessel Wears War Hero's Name

Federal Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Keith Ashfield announced the name of another new vessel in the Canadian Coast Guard fleet on Friday afternoon in Lunenburg. The vessel is being built at ABCO Industries Limited boatyard in Lunenburg. The Canadian Coast Guard ship has been named after decorated war veteran Stan Dudka - a native of New Glasgow. Dudka was also a distinguished federal fishery officer. He died in 2008 and was represented by members of his family at the ceremony.  The finishing touches on the CCGS S. Dudka are taking place at ABCO before the vessel is dispatched to work off Prince Edward Island. The Lunenburg based company was awarded the $2.9 million dollar contract to build the 14-metre vessel for the Canadian Coast Guard last year.