Research Projects

“Without this form of transport, modern life as we know it would not exist.” – Véronique Nolet

Marine shipping contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Canada. Learn more from Clear Seas.

Test your knowledge! Find out what you know about air pollution and marine shipping.

“Marine oil spill response is always evolving because everyone is trying to improve things.”
– Dr. Heather Dettman

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.

Canadians ranked port and harbour authorities as doing the best job to ensure safe shipping in Canada. Public thinks shipping companies are doing next best job followed by government agencies.

Double hulls are a preventive measure implemented to reduce the risk of ship-source pollution in the marine environment.