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Disaster Avoided: Oil Removed From 1960s Shipwreck but Threat from Other Historical Wrecks Persists
More than half a century after the cargo ship MV Schiedyk sank on Canada’s west coast, 21st century technology and teamwork with First Nations helped to remove an oily hazard from the environment.
Climate Change and Energy Transition in the Marine Transportation Industry: A Look at the St. Lawrence River Region
Leaders in the global shipping industry are being called upon to take action to reduce their GHG emissions. What can be done?
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IMPAC5: Spotlight on Conservation and Marine Protected Areas
Canada is hosting the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC5). Here’s why this event is important.
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Marine shipping in the Great Lakes: What you need to know
Discover the Great Lakes waterway: Its geography, main shipping routes, cargo ports, and unique climate-related challenges.
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Emergency Towing Vessels: Providing a Lifeline to Safety for Ships in Distress Around the World
Clear Seas’ survey finds that while some countries invest in a dedicated fleet of emergency tugs to rescue a ship in distress, others rely on help from tugs in the vicinity.
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Reconciliation in the Canadian Marine Shipping Industry (Part III): A Love Affair with the Sea
John Thomas probably loves his job more than most people. But for this proud member of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, it’s never just a regular day at the office.
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2022 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping
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Key Issues and Resources for COP 15: The Convention of the Parties on Biological Diversity
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15), to be held in Montreal (December 7-19, 2022) is highly relevant to marine shipping and the work underway to reduce the impact of ship traffic on ocean and coastal ecosystems.
