The MarineLog has reported that Canada has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for seven 19 meter motor lifeboats, with an option for three more.
Chuck Hill's CG Blog
The MarineLog has reported that Canada has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for seven 19 meter motor lifeboats, with an option for three more.
Chuck Hill's CG Blog 
That’s bigger than a Severn.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severn-class_lifeboat
Though Aruns look similar to Severns the latter is a bit ahead of the former. The RNLI is consolidating its boat building into a new purpose built factory; the focus at the moment being Tamars and the new Shannon. Here’s hoping the Canuks success with this 19m boat. Super stuff.