[3][4][5] In spite of its name, the CCGS Cape Roger is a larger patrol vessel, not a Cape-class lifeboat.

In 2021 a contract was awarded to Ocean Pacific Marine to upgrade the class over a 7 year period.

Cape-class lifeboats have fuel capacities of 1,560 litres (410 US gal) and an designed operational range of 200 nautical miles (370 km; 230 mi) when cruising.

[7] They are capable of operating in sustained wind speeds of 50 knots (93 km/h; 58 mph) and wave heights of 30 feet (9.1 m).

They 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 20-foot (6.1 m)-high breaking waves.