Briefings on Key Marine Shipping Reports - From Peers, Academics & Other Notable Organizations
Summaries of recent research reports on key issues related to safe and sustainable marine shipping in Canada.
July 4, 2017
The Behaviour and Environmental Impacts of Crude Oil Released Into Aqueous Environments
Although crude oil spills are infrequent in Canada their consequences to the environment and impacted local economies, as well as on human health, can be profound.
April 23, 2017
Marine Oil Spill: Preparedness & Response
Digest covering the major observations of marine oil spill preparedness, response and recovery examples from around the world.
March 23, 2017
Marine Oil Spill: Prevention
This digest covers some of the province's major observations, specifically those that discuss world-leading prevention systems that build on IMO standards.
February 23, 2017
Marine Oil Spill: System Elements
This digest covers some of the major observations of the province's report, specifically those that discuss system element examples from around the world that best describe a world-leading oil spill response system.
January 23, 2017
West Coast Spill Response Study 2
This volume concentrates on vessel traffic and associated oil movements along the west coast of Canada, particularly for the years 2011-2012.
December 23, 2016
West Coast Spill Response Study 1
Digest on the Ministry of Environment's report on British Columbia's oil spill prevention, preparedness and response regime.
November 25, 2016
Remediation of Hazards Related to Shipwrecks
Digest on the development of a potential regime to address the hazards associated with shipwrecks in Canada's internal waters and territorial seas.
October 25, 2016
M/V Marathassa Fuel Oil Spill Environmental Response
This independent review of their operations does much to shine a light on the strengths and weaknesses of Canada’s current ship-based oil spill response capacity.
September 25, 2016