#ClearFacts Blog:
Marine Shipping Issues, Simplified
We help answer common questions about marine shipping in Canada.
May 26, 2020
Marine Fuels:
What is Heavy Fuel Oil?
Efforts to reduce emissions from ships – including stricter regulations about marine fuels’ allowable level of sulphur – are curbing the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the marine shipping industry.
April 21, 2020
Back to the Future: Wind Power and the Decarbonization of Shipping
Marine shipping is undergoing a major transformation as it seeks to decarbonize. Will wind power be part of the solution?
April 10, 2020
Updated: Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered species of large whales.
March 3, 2020
Environmental Certifications: Towards a More Responsible Marine Shipping Industry
Overview of the environmental standards and certification programs aimed at encouraging ship owners and operators, industry providers and port authorities to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their environmental footprint.
February 11, 2020
What is IMO 2020?
IMO 2020 limits the amount of sulphur permitted in commercial ship fuel to 0.5% for ships operating worldwide.
July 3, 2019
Research Spotlight: Dr. Tony R. Walker
“We rely on transporting goods by ship, but we don't need to maintain the status quo. We can't maintain the status quo; there is a better way.” – Tony R. Walker
May 9, 2019
10 Questions About LNG & Marine Shipping
Test your knowledge! What do you know about LNG and marine shipping?
February 28, 2019
What is the HNS Convention?
The 2010 Hazardous and Noxious Substances (HNS) Convention sets out a liability regime to compensate for damage caused by incidents involving HNS transported by sea.
November 8, 2018