Topic: Shipping Safety & Risks
Clear Seas: Kate Moran, Ph. D., PDG, Ocean Networks Canada
Article
Emergency Towing Vessels: Providing a Lifeline to Safety for Ships in Distress Around the World
Clear Seas’ survey finds that while some countries invest in a dedicated fleet of emergency tugs to rescue a ship in distress, others rely on help from tugs in the vicinity.
Report
2022 Public Opinion Poll: Canadians’ Attitudes Towards Marine Shipping
Workshop/Webinar
Incorporating AIS Data to Support Navigational Safety in the Arctic
November 25, 2022, (Virtual) – The Canadian Marine Shipping Risk Forum (CMSRF) hosted the webinar Incorporating AIS Data to Support Navigational Safety in the Arctic.
Workshop/Webinar
Salish Sea Transboundary Working Group: Discussion of the Sinking of and Spill from the Aleutian Isle
October 13, 2022 (Virtual) – The Working Group’s second session focused on transboundary oil spill response.
Research Project
Climate Change Vulnerability of the Canadian Maritime Environment
An analysis of the effects of climate change and the strategies that the Canadian maritime sector needs to adapt to meet this rising threat.
Research Project
Assessing Shipping Risk in Canada
Building on its previous work on shipping risks, Clear Seas examined the rates of vessels involved in maritime incidents and accidents in Canada, based on the type of ship and occurrence and the volume of marine traffic in each region.
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.
Article
Stranded at sea: COVID-19 and its toll on mariners
The global pandemic, and increased demand by consumers and industry, has disrupted the supply chain and revealed an occupational health and safety crisis among seafarers.
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