As marine traffic continues to grow along Canada’s West Coast, understanding how communities access and experience marine emergency response services is becoming increasingly important. Through a research internship with Clear Seas, Isabelle Pebernat examined the effectiveness of marine emergency reporting systems and government response resources available to Coastal First Nations communities.
“Maritime shipping is exactly the kind of situation decision analysis was developed for—it’s complex, uncertain, high-stakes, and deeply interconnected.” -Dr. Simone Philpot
The Indigenous Internship Program is an opportunity for Indigenous learners to lead meaningful, community-driven research that prioritizes Indigenous concerns, incorporates Traditional Knowledge, and builds research capacity within communities.
Through her Northern Health and Safety project, Saila Ipirq-Procyk is taking part in Clear Seas’ Indigenous Internship Program and working to ensure Inuit knowledge has a stronger place in health and safety practices for people working and travelling on sea ice.
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re reflecting on the importance of family, community, traditional practices, and art.
Researchers find speed cuts don’t always protect belugas from ferry noise, as unique hull designs can complicate sound levels.
BC Ferries is researching advanced propulsion and AI vibration monitoring to balance trade-offs between noise and fuel efficiency.
Designing ferries is complex; architects must balance unique hulls and frequent docking with fuel efficiency and noise reduction.
Canadian ferries traverse critical habitats, contributing to underwater noise that threatens the survival of endangered species.
Quieter shipping requires closing data gaps and understanding biological impacts while managing operations.
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