Topic: Shipping Regulations
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Assessing Pollutants in Scrubber Discharge Water from Ships
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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.
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Marine Shipping Trends in the Canadian Arctic
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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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Maritime Commercial Incidents and Accidents
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Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales: A Species on the Brink of Extinction
The North Atlantic right whale, which lives and hunts in Canadian waters, is one of the most endangered species of large whales in the world.