Topic: Marine Technology & Innovation
Video
Clear Seas: Roger Thomas, Retired Executive Vice President North America at Nexen Inc
Research Project
Protected: Quiet Vessel Initiative: Technology, design, and operational measures for quieter Canadian waters
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Research Project
Technology Options for Environmental Impact Reduction in Shipping
Clear Seas is undertaking a study to understand what environmental impact reduction technologies are available for ships and how to select them.
Article
Emergency Towing Vessels: Providing a Lifeline to Safety for Ships in Distress Around the World
Clear Seas’ survey finds that while some countries invest in a dedicated fleet of emergency tugs to rescue a ship in distress, others rely on help from tugs in the vicinity.
Article
Anti-fouling paints: What are they and what effects do they have on the environment?
Innovation in the field of ship hull coatings is helping to improve fuel efficiency, reduce air emissions, cut noise pollution, and prevent the spread of invasive species.
Article
Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Scrubbers) on Ships: Clearing the Air on the Controversy
Scrubbers effectively remove sulphur oxide pollution from ship exhaust – yet the environmental impact of the discharge water they produce, and how to manage and regulate it, is sparking controversy.
Article
Ballast water management: stopping the spread of invasive species by ships
Why commercial ships carry ballast water on board, and how it affects the marine environment.
Article
Research Spotlight:
Marine Acoustic Research Station Measuring Ship Noise in the St. Lawrence River(MARS Project)
The Marine Acoustic Research Station (MARS) project aims to measure the acoustic signature of vessels transiting the St. Lawrence River to help manage the effect of ship noise on marine mammals.
Article
Icebreakers in Canadian Waters
Climate change leads to more sea ice and higher risks for commercial marine shipping