Marine Salvage on the Pacific Coast
Marine salvage on the Pacific Coast is an important component of having a strong and resilient marine response capability. Recent […]
Maritime Security Challenges 2012
The 5th bi-annual Maritime Security Challenges 2012 conference was held in Victoria, British Columbia from October 1-3. Over the last
Arctic Shipping
Arctic Shipbuilding the Canadian Potential
Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy can serve as a catalyst for Canada’s development of a robust Arctic shipping capability. Working
Marine Search and Rescue in the Canadian Arctic
Marine search and rescue in the Canadian Arctic is important. K. Joseph Spears and Michael K.P. Dorey in this October
The Illegal Transport of Migrants by Ship
The illegal transport of migrants by ship is seen as a security threat by the Canadian government. The Honourable Jason
Offshore Energy Development in British Columbia
The October 2002 report, Lifting the Moratorium: The costs and benefits of offshore oil drilling in British Columbia considers the potential for
Marine Oil Pollution in Canada
The Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development considered Canada’s marine pollution response regime in the fall of 2010. The chapter
Arctic Shipping, Maritime Policy
Arctic Shipping and the Polar Code
K. Joseph Spears in this article for the Canadian Sailings Arctic Shipping Special Feature explores the development of Arctic shipping and the Polar Code.
Container Port Competitiveness
An evaluation of the factors determining container port competitiveness of the North American West Coast through the port’s market shares
Oil Tankers in Canadian Waters
On the west coast of Canada, environmental concerns have prompted recent legislative attempts to ban or limit oil tanker in
United Kingdom Oil Pollution Response Regime
This article compares the United Kingdom oil pollution response regime to Canada’s. The United Kingdom’s regime places particular emphasis on command and
Shipping Crude Oil on the Canadian West Coast
Shipping crude oil on the Canadian West Coast required balanced and sustainable oil tanker traffic policies. Such policies are critically