Vessel Drift and Response Analysis for Canada’s Pacific Coast

This study examines how ship routing combined with the location and availability of Emergency Tow Vessels (ETVs) or rescue tugs might affect the probability of a disabled vessel drifting aground along Canada’s Pacific coast. Scenario-based vessel drift and response analysis are summarized in the report to assess the effectiveness of different rescue tug locations. The study uses seven scenarios to reflect the locations of current and potential future rescue tugs. Clear Seas and regional representatives of Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada, and the British Columbia Coast Pilots collaborated to develop the parameters that define the different scenarios.