Topic: Shipping Economic Impacts
Article
Think globally, ship locally: Short-sea shipping moves goods efficiently and reduces emissions
Using coastal and inland waterways to move cargo over short distances can cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and could also ease congestion on roads and railways.
Workshop/Webinar
Permitting Cruise Ship Access to Glacier Bay National Park
On May 23, 2023, the Canadian Marine Shipping Risk Forum (CMSRF) hosted Scott M. Gende, PhD, Senior Science Advisor from the National Park Service. He presented the approach taken to protect the environment in the pristine Glacier Bay National Park using a range of tools and incentives, while still encouraging cruise ship passengers to access and enjoy the area.
Article
Marine shipping in the Great Lakes: What you need to know
Discover the Great Lakes waterway: Its geography, main shipping routes, cargo ports, and unique climate-related challenges.
Report
2022 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping
Research Project
Demystifying Maritime Governance
An overview of the frameworks and emerging issues for the governance of marine shipping in Canada.
Research Project
Investigating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as a Marine Fuel for Canada’s Arctic
A study of the feasibility, risks, and benefits of the use of natural gas as a marine fuel in the Canadian Arctic.
Research Project
Mapping Marine Traffic: Providing Canada’s Coastal Communities with Tools to Understand Shipping and its Risks
Clear Seas is undertaking a project to illustrate the state of marine shipping in Canada and enable communities to better express their concerns about the risks relating to shipping.
Research Project
Assessing Pollutants in Scrubber Discharge Water from Ships
A study to inform the regulation of ships’ exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers).
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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