Research Projects

There are five principle sizes of oil tankers. In ascending order based on size, the smallest is the Panamax, Aframax, Suezmax, VLCC and the ULCC.

Oil tankers are very easy to spot and identify compared to other ships that are sailing the seas and visiting Canada’s ports.

“Good policy decisions require good research for evidence-based decision-making.” – Dr. Aldo Chircop

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.

Many chemicals transported by sea are considered hazardous and noxious substances that can have significant impacts when spilled into the marine environment.

“Governing shipping in the Arctic is extremely complex and it requires collaboration and respect.”
– Dr. Jackie Dawson

If an oil spill were to happen in Canadian waters tomorrow, who would pay for it? Learn about the costs and liabilities related to ship-source oil spills.

When a vessel is damaged, disabled or otherwise in distress at sea, finding a place of refuge – a place where it can be taken to prevent further damage to the vessel or pollution to the environment – can be critical.

Marine pilotage plays a vital role in marine safety and accident prevention.