CCGS Cape Naden is one of the Canadian Coast Guard's 36 Cape-class motor lifeboat.

Cape-class lifeboats have fuel capacities of 1,500 litres; 330 imperial gallons (400 US gal) and ranges of 200 nautical miles (370 km; 230 mi) when cruising.

[2] Cape Naden is capable of operating at wind speeds of 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph) and wave heights of 9.1 metres (30 ft).

It can tow ships with displacements of up to 150 tonnes (170 short tons) and can withstand 60-knot (110 km/h; 69 mph) winds and 6.1-metre (20 ft)-high breaking waves.

[2] The boat also supports the Simrad TD-L1550 VHF-FM radio direction finder.