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Oil Transported as Cargo in Canadian Waters
Oil transported as cargo in Canadian waters by region. Some 192 million tonnes are transported on the Atlantic coast compared to 6 million tonnes on the Pacific Coast.
Topic: Shipping Economic Impacts
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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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Tankers Are Easily Identifiable
Oil tankers are very easy to spot and identify compared to other ships that are sailing the seas and visiting Canada’s ports.
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Research Spotlight: Dr. Jackie Dawson
“Governing shipping in the Arctic is extremely complex and it requires collaboration and respect.”
– Dr. Jackie Dawson
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Who Pays for an Oil Spill
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.
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Who Pays For Response Organizations?
There are four response organizations located in Canada.
Article
What Role Does Marine Trade Play In the Arctic?
For Arctic communities, marine shipping is often the only economical means of accessing essential goods, such as food, fuel and construction goods.
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Marine Shipping & You
Even if you don’t live by a coast, your day-to-day life depends on marine shipping. Join the conversation about marine shipping issues.
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Canada’s Top Marine Exports and Imports
Canada is fortunate to have a vast wealth of natural resources which contribute significantly to the nation’s economy. It is perhaps no surprise, then, that the majority of Canada’s marine exports and imports, by volume, are natural resource-based bulk commodities.
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15 Questions About Commercial Marine Shipping
Test your Canadian maritime knowledge!
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