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Canada’s Efforts to Mitigate Underwater Radiated Noise
Increased underwater noise from human activities, especially vessel traffic, is harming marine life prompting international efforts like Canada’s Quiet Vessel Initiative.
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Quiet Vessel Initiative: Technology, design, and operational measures for quieter Canadian waters
How can technology, design and changes to operations reduce underwater noise.
Article
Uncharted Waters: Mapping Canada’s Path to Prevent Pollution from Shipwrecks
Shipwrecks, once lost, are often forgotten, until oil bubbling up to the ocean’s surface reminds us of their lurking threat.
Article
Why Make Tugs Electric?
Tugs provide an essential service for safe operations in ports and coastal areas. Reducing emissions by going electric contributes to air quality and climate goals.
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Clear Seas: Roger Thomas, Retired Executive Vice President North America at Nexen Inc
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
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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.
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Haida Gwaii Oil Spill Prevention Measures Renewed for Ships
The Voluntary Protection Zone implemented to keep commercial ships at a safe distance from the west coast of Haida Gwaii is extended.
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Ballast water management: stopping the spread of invasive species by ships
Why commercial ships carry ballast water on board, and how it affects the marine environment.
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Shipping Containers Overboard
Why are shipping containers lost at sea and where do they end up?
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