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Tanker Sizes and Capacities
There are five principle sizes of oil tankers. In ascending order based on size, the smallest is the Panamax, Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC and the ULCC.
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Tankers Are Easily Identifiable
Oil tankers are very easy to spot and identify compared to other ships that are sailing the seas and visiting Canada’s ports.
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Research Spotlight: Dr. Aldo Chircop
“Good policy decisions require good research for evidence-based decision-making.” – Dr. Aldo Chircop
Research Project
Vessel Drift and Response Analysis for Canada’s Pacific Coast
Clear Seas commissioned Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC to assess the risk that a disabled vessel could drift aground on Canada’s Pacific coast before help arrives.
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Vessel Drift and Response Analysis for Canada’s Pacific Coast
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What Are HNS?
Many chemicals transported by sea are considered hazardous and noxious substances that can have significant impacts when spilled into the marine environment.
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Research Spotlight: Dr. Jackie Dawson
“Governing shipping in the Arctic is extremely complex and it requires collaboration and respect.”
– Dr. Jackie Dawson
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Who Pays for an Oil Spill
If an oil spill were to happen in Canadian waters tomorrow, who would pay for it? Learn about the costs and liabilities related to ship-source oil spills.
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Places of Refuge
When a vessel is damaged, disabled or otherwise in distress at sea, finding a place of refuge – a place where it can be taken to prevent further damage to the vessel or pollution to the environment – can be critical.
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What is Marine Pilotage?
Marine pilotage plays a vital role in marine safety and accident prevention.
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