Research Projects
Completed Research Projects
Completed
Technology Implications for Marine Pilotage
May 7, 2024
This project explores the impacts of technology on the safe and efficient delivery of pilotage services in Canada and around the world.
Completed
2024 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping
October 1, 2024
Completed
Maritime Commercial Incidents and Accidents
July 12, 2021
Clear Seas examined the spatial distribution of commercial marine shipping incidents and accidents in and around Canadian waters and created an interactive, user-friendly visualization tool to share this data. Accessible to all, this tool can be used to highlight areas of potential shipping risks, identify trends in marine incident reporting, and help inform policymakers and the public on the safety of marine shipping in Canada.
Completed
Mapping Canadian Maritime Industry Initiatives to UN Sustainable Development Goals
September 11, 2024
Completed
Demystifying Maritime Governance
November 21, 2022
An overview of the frameworks and emerging issues for the governance of marine shipping in Canada.
Completed
Investigating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Marine Fuel for Canada’s Arctic
September 26, 2022
A study of the feasibility, risks, and benefits of the use of natural gas as a marine fuel in the Canadian Arctic.
Completed
Quiet Vessel Initiative: Technology, design, and operational measures for quieter Canadian waters
February 5, 2025
How can technology, design and changes to operations reduce underwater noise.
Completed
Assessing Pollutants in Scrubber Discharge Water from Ships
August 29, 2022
A study to inform the regulation of ships’ exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers).
Completed
Climate Change Vulnerability of the Canadian Maritime Environment
June 7, 2022
An analysis of the effects of climate change and the strategies that the Canadian maritime sector needs to adapt to meet this rising threat.
Completed
Supporting Inuit Rights and Marine Use
May 6, 2022
A guide to shipping regulations in Nunavut.