Research Projects

Clear Seas undertook a project to assess the availability and capability of emergency towing vehicles (ETVs) in Canadian waters.

Understanding the systems, drivers, and disruptions shaping commercial anchorage use in the Canadian waters of the Salish Sea.

With no single pathway to zero-impact shipping, a systems thinking approach and new decision-support framework tool can evaluate the benefits and trade-offs of different technologies to reduce the overall environmental impacts of marine shipping.

Clear Seas undertook a study to understand what environmental impact reduction technologies are available for ships and how to select them.

Ships are increasing in size and number to carry trade through Canada’s Pacific region. This study assesses future ship traffic patterns up to 2040.

Findings from international case studies identify ways for ports to invest in infrastructure for resilient, efficient, and future ready marine operations.

How can technology, design and changes to operations reduce underwater noise.

In partnership with the Angus Reid Institute, Clear Seas has issued the fifth public opinion poll on marine shipping to measure Canadians’ attitudes towards marine shipping, its importance, and inherent risks.

This assessment shows maritime industry initiatives in Canada contribute to more than half of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, supporting a more sustainable and equitable future.

This project explores the impacts of technology on the safe and efficient delivery of pilotage services in Canada and around the world.