Topic: Shipping Pollution & Waste

“Marine oil spill response is always evolving because everyone is trying to improve things.”
– Dr. Heather Dettman

Not all oils behave the same way when spilled into the marine environment.

Many chemicals transported by sea are considered hazardous and noxious substances that can have significant impacts when spilled into the marine environment.

There are four response organizations located in Canada.

Abandoned and derelict vessels pose significant risks to marine safety and have both economic and environmental impacts on local communities.

The term ‘polluter pays principle’ (PPP) is found in many of the guiding conventions, regulations and laws surrounding commercial marine shipping. However, the significance of the principle can be difficult to interpret.