# A Conversation About Emergency Towing in Canada's Operational and Regulatory Landscape

Emergency towing vessels play a critical role in preventing disabled ships from drifting aground, helping protect people, coastlines, marine ecosystems, and maritime trade.  

Join Clear Seas' CEO Paul Blomerus and Captain Chris Hall, President of the Shipping Federation of Canada for a conversation about Canada's evolving operational and regulatory landscape on the topic of emergency towing vessels. 

As vessel traffic grows and diversifies across Canada’s coasts, the availability of capable emergency towing vessels is an important part of marine safety and environmental protection. Clear Seas' research assesses the availability, capability, and market conditions of emergency towing vessels in Canadian waters. Chris Hall brings operational expertise to the question of how Canada can be better prepared to respond to ships in distress and prevent catastrophic accidents on Canada's coasts.