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The Engineering Challenge of Building Efficient and Silent Ferries
Designing ferries is complex; architects must balance unique hulls and frequent docking with fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
Designing ferries is complex; architects must balance unique hulls and frequent docking with fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
Canadian ferries traverse critical habitats, contributing to underwater noise that threatens the survival of endangered species.
Quieter shipping requires closing data gaps and understanding biological impacts while managing operations.
Ship operators can implement several operational strategies while balancing these measures against navigational safety and vessel efficiency
Researchers and maritime organizations are developing real-time monitoring systems to mitigate noise frequencies
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Leaders in the global shipping industry are being called upon to take action to reduce their GHG emissions. What can be done?
Clear Seas convenes a roundtable to gather perspectives on the use of LNG as fuel for marine shipping in Canada’s north.
How sharing the marine environment and managing its use can help ensure a sustainable future for our oceans and waterways.
With more than 27,000 km of coastline that extends from Alaska to Washington State, Canada’s Pacific region is home to a rich and vibrant marine ecosystem. Thousands of sea creatures inhabit these waters, from microscopic species to large, fascinating mammals. Among them are the highly intelligent and iconic orcas, also known as killer whales.