Clear Seas
July 9, 2019
Availability of Tugs of Opportunity in Canada’s Pacific Region
Clear Seas commissioned Nuka Research to examine the availability and capability of commercial tugs – known as tugs of opportunity – to respond to a request for an emergency tow from a disabled ship in Canada’s Pacific region. Read more Research
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 Read more Blog
May 9, 2019
10 Questions About LNG & Marine Shipping
Test your knowledge! What do you know about LNG and marine shipping? Read more Blog
May 9, 2019
LNG & Marine Shipping
Discover the role of LNG in reducing commercial marine shipping’s contribution to world air pollution and measures to support the safe transport and use of LNG by ships. Learn more from Clear Seas. Learn more Key Issues
Clear Seas
April 8, 2019
Environmental Impact of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Scrubbers) in Canadian Waters
Clear Seas is investigating the environmental impact of different ways commercial marine ships can comply with January 2020 regulations limiting sulphur emissions, particularly the effect of scrubbers in Canadian waters. Read more Research
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. Read more Blog
Clear Seas
February 19, 2019
Reducing Greenhouse Gases: Analysis of Lifecycle Emissions of Marine Fuels
Clear Seas is investigating the climate change impact of a range of marine fuels to support the commercial marine shipping industry’s anticipated shift towards decarbonization. Read more Research
Angus Reid Institute
December 6, 2018
2018 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping
Clear Seas partnered with the Angus Reid Institute again in 2018 to update the findings of a 2016 public opinion poll. Canadians view marine shipping as increasingly important to Canada. Read more Research
November 8, 2018
Research Spotlight: Véronique Nolet
“Without this form of transport, modern life as we know it would not exist.” – Véronique Nolet Read more Blog