Subsequently, proceeding to San Diego in company with , Ardent then operated in the vicinity of San Clemente Island, Newport Beach, and Oceanside, California, and on air-sea rescue stations off the coast of southern California.
Subsequently, Ardent relocated its operations to San Diego, working in conjunction with , and established a presence in the surrounding areas of San Clemente Island, Newport Beach, and Oceanside, California, as well as providing air-sea rescue services along the southern California coast.