Topic: Shipping Environmental Impacts
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Key Issues and Resources for COP 15: The Convention of the Parties on Biological Diversity
The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 15), to be held in Montreal (December 7-19, 2022) is highly relevant to marine shipping and the work underway to reduce the impact of ship traffic on ocean and coastal ecosystems.
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.
Workshop/Webinar
Applying AIS Data for Community Benefit
October 24, 2022, (Virtual) – The Canadian Marine Shipping Risk Forum (CMSRF) hosted the webinar Applying AIS Data for Community Benefit
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.
Report
Assessing Pollutants in Scrubber Discharge Water from Ships
Workshop/Webinar
Using Area-based Management to Reduce Marine Shipping Risks in Canada
On August 30-31, 2022, the Ocean Frontier Institute and Clear Seas hosted a pioneering 2-day workshop exploring shipping risk mitigation research and practice in Canada.
Infographic
Protected areas in Canadian waters
Microsite
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.
Article
Liquefied Natural Gas as a Marine Fuel in the Arctic: Panacea or Poison?
Clear Seas convenes a roundtable to gather perspectives on the use of LNG as fuel for marine shipping in Canada’s north.
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