Author: jeanfrancoisveilleux

Researchers find speed cuts don’t always protect belugas from ferry noise, as unique hull designs can complicate sound levels.

BC Ferries is researching advanced propulsion and AI vibration monitoring to balance trade-offs between noise and fuel efficiency.

Designing ferries is complex; architects must balance unique hulls and frequent docking with fuel efficiency and noise reduction.

Canadian ferries traverse critical habitats, contributing to underwater noise that threatens the survival of endangered species.

Quieter shipping requires closing data gaps and understanding biological impacts while managing operations.

Ship operators can implement several operational strategies while balancing these measures against navigational safety and vessel efficiency

Researchers and maritime organizations are developing real-time monitoring systems to mitigate noise frequencies

While vessel design is important, immediate noise reduction is best achieved through operational changes

SOC-I provides First Nations with the tools and data to manage and protect their traditional territories.

A summary of the new Port Investment Toolkit designed to help port authorities strategically plan and fund infrastructure projects amid increasing global trade and the urgent demand for maritime decarbonization.