Explore our resources related to the future of Canada’s shipping industry.
Research Project
Future of Navigational Risk Management
A new research project to develop a design concept for a future marine navigation risk management system in Canada.
Report
Technology Implications for Marine Pilotage
Understand the evolution of technology for navigational safety, including current and emerging or non-standard technologies that may be available to enhance the effectiveness (safety) and efficiency of pilotage in Canadian waters.
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Vessel Traffic Forecast to 2040 for Canada’s Pacific Region
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.
Research Project
Vessel Traffic Forecast – St. Lawrence Great Lakes
Evaluating how future development projects will shape marine shipping traffic in the St. Lawrence-Great Lakes corridor.
Research Project
Ship Design and Technologies to Reduce Environmental Impact
Clear Seas undertook a study to understand what environmental impact reduction technologies are available for ships and how to select them.
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Beyond the Horizon: Role of Technology in Mitigating Shipping Risk
Learn about different technologies mitigating shipping risk in Canadian waters and around the world
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Decarbonizing Marine Shipping: Clean fuels for a greener future?
Is a fossil fuel free future for marine shipping a realistic goal or just a pipe dream?
Research Project
Marine Fuels for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Shipping
Clear Seas has investigated the environmental impact of different marine fuels to support the marine shipping industry’s transition towards decarbonization.
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Why Make Tugs Electric?
Tugs provide an essential service for safe operations in ports and coastal areas. Reducing emissions by going electric contributes to air quality and climate goals.
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Back to the Future: Wind Power and the Decarbonization of Shipping
Marine shipping is undergoing a major transformation as it seeks to decarbonize. How will wind power be part of the solution?
Research Project
Pathways to Zero-Impact Shipping
Clear Seas is undertaking a project to evaluate the potential contribution of different technologies to reduce the overall environmental impacts of marine shipping.
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Getting to Zero by 2050 – Technical Regulatory Details Matter in Accelerating Decarbonization of Marine Fuels
Action at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate emissions from fuel production, and to consider all types of greenhouse gases (GHGs) — not just CO2 — is moving slowly and not receiving much attention. But these regulatory details are probably more important than the headline-grabbing move to target net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. Here’s why.
Report
Climate Change Vulnerability of the Canadian Maritime Environment
Research Project
MELO Project: Smart, adaptive solutions to underwater noise
In collaboration with the University of British Columbia (UBC), Clear Seas is undertaking a project to develop innovative solutions to ship-source underwater noise to help make the ocean soundscape less stressful to marine mammals.