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. Read more Research
September 25, 2016
Integrated Arctic Corridors Framework
A digest on The Pew Charitable Trusts’ report: The Integrated Arctic Corridors Framework: Planning for responsible shipping in Canada’s Arctic waters. Read more Research
August 25, 2016
Tanker Safety Expert Panel II: HNS
Unlike Canada’s oil spill response regime, there is currently no similar regulatory program in place for HNS preparedness and response. Read more Research
July 25, 2016
Tanker Safety Expert Panel II: Arctic
Compared to areas south of the 60th parallel, the Arctic is a much more complex environment within which to prepare for and respond to spills. Read more Research
June 25, 2016
Tanker Safety Expert Panel II: Marine Casualty Management
This Chapter draws on the experience of other national jurisdictions on centralized Marine Casualty Management systems. Read more Research
May 25, 2016
Tanker Safety Expert Panel I
Digest on Transport Canada’s 2013 Tanker Safety Expert Panel report covering areas south of the 60th parallel. Read more Research
April 22, 2016
Canada Transportation Act Review
Although the report covered all aspects of transportation in Canada, this digest concerns itself with the chapter on Marine Transport, particularly those aspects that deal with safe shipping practices. Read more Research
Canadian Council of Academies
April 20, 2016
Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents: Understanding the Risks in Canada
This Clear Seas report summarizes the risks of commercial marine shipping accidents across Canada's regions and for different cargo types, while highlighting gaps in understanding and areas for further research. Read more Research
Angus Reid Institute
April 19, 2016
Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes towards Marine Shipping
Canadians see themselves as a sea-faring nation and have positive views about shipping and its contribution to the country. Canada’s coastal regions feel this most strongly. Read more Research