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North American Emission Control Area
ECAs are established by the IMO to limit emissions from ships in coastal areas. In North America’s ECA, ships must burn fuel or scrub exhaust to emit a maximum of 0.1% sulphur content since January 2015.
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Tanker Sizes and Capacities
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.
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Incidence of Oil Spills Worldwide 1970 – 2015
Since the 1970s the number of oil spills 7 tonnes or more has decreased from a high of more than 120.
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Indigenous Employment in the Ocean Sector
Meaningful participation in Canada’s marine sector for Indigenous people – what will it take?
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Toolkit: Marine Shipping in Canada
Explore our resources related to marine shipping in Canada to inform and encourage conversations about the value Canadians gain from safe and sustainable marine shipping.
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Air Pollution
Marine shipping contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in Canada. Learn more from Clear Seas.
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Webinar: Vessel Traffic in Canada’s Pacific Region – Trends, Patterns and Density
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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.
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Ship Waste
Merchant vessels produce different types of waste as part of their operations. Discover the rules governing the management and disposal of these wastes in Canadian and international waters.
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