Clear Seas
June 7, 2022
Climate Change Vulnerability of the Canadian Maritime Environment
An analysis of the effects of climate change and the strategies that the Canadian maritime sector needs to adapt to meet this rising threat. Read more Research
University of British Columbia,
National Research Council Canada Pathways to
Clear Seas is undertaking a project to evaluate the potential contribution of different technologies to reduce the overall environmental impacts of marine shipping.
National Research Council Canada
June 1, 2022
Pathways to
Zero-Impact Shipping
Clear Seas is undertaking a project to evaluate the potential contribution of different technologies to reduce the overall environmental impacts of marine shipping. Read more Research
University of British Columbia,
Transport Canada
Transport Canada
May 24, 2022
Smart Adaptive Solutions to Underwater Noise from Ships
Clear Seas is undertaking a project to help demonstrate the feasibility of smart adaptive technologies to reduce the impact of underwater noise from ships on marine mammals. Read more Research
Dalhousie University
May 6, 2022
Supporting Inuit Rights and Marine Use
A guide to shipping regulations in Nunavut. Read more Research
Clear Seas
April 28, 2022
Assessing Shipping Risk in Canada
Building on its previous work on shipping risks, Clear Seas examined the rates of vessels involved in maritime incidents and accidents in Canada, based on the type of ship and occurrence and the volume of marine traffic in each region. Read more Research
March 21, 2022
Ship Waste
Merchant vessels produce different types of waste as part of their operations. Discover the rules governing the management and disposal of these wastes in Canadian and international waters. Read more Key Issues
March 1, 2022
In Their Own Words:
Reflections on Clear Seas’ Indigenous Internship Program
Clear Seas launched an internship program in 2021 to build respectful relationships with Indigenous communities by listening to and addressing priorities through research projects led by Indigenous post-secondary students. Read more Blog
March 1, 2022
Liquefied Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel in the Arctic: Panacea or Poison?
Clear Seas convenes a roundtable to gather perspectives on the use of LNG as fuel for marine shipping in Canada’s north. Read more Blog
February 25, 2022
Stranded at sea: COVID-19 and its toll on mariners
The global pandemic, and increased demand by consumers and industry, has disrupted the supply chain and revealed an occupational health and safety crisis among seafarers. Read more Blog