Research Projects
Completed Research Projects
Completed
Emergency Towing Vessel Needs Assessment
September 13, 2018
Clear Seas commissioned Vard Marine Inc. to assess emergency towing vessel needs for different types of large commercial ships transiting Canada’s Pacific coast, including container ships, bulk carriers, vehicle carriers, LNG carriers, passenger ships, and tankers.
Completed
Vessel Drift and Response Analysis for Canada’s Pacific Coast
March 5, 2018
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.
Completed
The Value of Commercial Marine Shipping to Canada
May 24, 2017
The study examines a scope that extends beyond economic impacts and draws conclusions about how marine shipping contributes much to Canadians’ daily lives – whether or not they live in coastal communities.
Completed
Leading Systems for Oil Spill Response in Ports – Implications for Canada
April 11, 2017
This research has examined spill response policies and practices in seven ports in five countries, which has provided a range of national policies and port conditions and practices against which to consider Canadian policies and practices.
Completed
Commercial Marine Shipping Accidents: Understanding the Risks in Canada
April 20, 2016
This Clear Seas report summarizes the risks of commercial marine shipping accidents across Canada’s regions and for different cargo types, while highlighting gaps in understanding and areas for further research.
Completed
2016 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes towards Marine Shipping
April 19, 2016
Canadians see themselves as a sea-faring nation and have positive views about shipping and its contribution to the country. Canada’s coastal regions feel this most strongly.