June 29, 2020
Clear Seas At Five Years: Research For A Sustainable Future
On its fifth anniversary, Clear Seas looks back at its accomplishments and reflects on the key role it will continue to play to support safe and sustainable marine shipping in Canada. Read more Blog
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. Read more Blog
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? Read more Blog
April 10, 2020
Updated: Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales
North Atlantic right whales are one of the most endangered species of large whales. Read more Blog
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. Read more Blog
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. Read more Blog
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