National Aerial Surveillance Program
The National Aerial Surveillance Program is an integral element of Canada’s ocean management. Canada takes a risk-based approach to ship-source […]
Maritime Policy
Arctic Marine Pollution Response
The Arctic Ocean Basin continues to see sea-ice diminish and thin on an ever increasing basis, outstripping the scientific predictive
Vessel Traffic Management
To move forward in a changing world, Canada needs clear thinking around important maritime governance issues that have an environmental
The Maritime Labour Convention
The coming into force of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) in August 2013 might serve to generate such a discussion
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
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
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.
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
America and the Law of the Sea Treaty
America and the Law of the Sea Treaty both stand to benefit from U.S. ratification. Canada needs to support the
Arctic Shipping and the Mary River Project
Arctic shipping and the Mary River project may soon become an important component of Canada’s marine foreign trade and economic