TOOLKIT: THE FACTS ON OIL & WATER
We’ve assembled a toolkit of our materials related to the transport of oil by sea to inform and encourage conversations about safe and sustainable marine shipping in Canada.
May 12, 2017
Oil Tankers
Learn more about oil tankers in Canadian waters. Find out where tankers operate & what measures are in place to prevent, prepare for & respond to oil spills.
January 10, 2018
Who Pays for an Oil Spill
If an oil spill were to happen in Canadian waters tomorrow, who would pay for it? Learn about the costs and liabilities related to ship-source oil spills.
September 20, 2018
Research Spotlight: Dr. Heather Dettman
“Marine oil spill response is always evolving because everyone is trying to improve things.”– Dr. Heather Dettman
June 28, 2018
Double Hulls
Double hulls are a preventive measure implemented to reduce the risk of ship-source pollution in the marine environment.
April 26, 2018
How does Oil Behave in Water?
Not all oils behave the same way when spilled into the marine environment.
November 23, 2017
Who Pays For Response Organizations?
There are four response organizations located in Canada.
August 23, 2017