Canadians place a high level of importance on marine shipping and a majortiy believe it is a safe way of transporting goods. The survey by Angus Reid provides an important benchmark on Canadians’ opinion on marine commerce.
A public opinion poll in 2018 comparing what Canadians think about marine shipping and how their opinions have changed since 2016.
A narrow majority of Canadians support expanded oil tanker traffic in Bay of Fundy and along BC south coast. Their top concerns about shipping safety are potential oil spills, fuel spills and endangering marine life.
Clear Seas commissioned Vard Marine Inc. to assess emergency towing vessel needs for different types of large commercial ships transiting Canada’s Pacific coast, including container ships, bulk carriers, vehicle carriers, LNG carriers, passenger ships, and tankers.
Double hulls are a preventive measure implemented to reduce the risk of ship-source pollution in the marine environment.
Ships can introduce invasive species into Canadian waters through ballast water and biofouling. Learn more from Clear Seas.
There are three regions in Canada that are considered critical habitat for whales that overlap major shipping hubs in Canada. This includes the Pacific Coast and the Salish Sea as well as the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy.
Clear Seas commissioned Nuka Research and Planning Group, LLC to assess the risk that a disabled vessel could drift aground on Canada’s Pacific coast before help arrives.
When a vessel is damaged, disabled or otherwise in distress at sea, finding a place of refuge – a place where it can be taken to prevent further damage to the vessel or pollution to the environment – can be critical.
Marine pilotage plays a vital role in marine safety and accident prevention.
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