Regional Advisory Committee on Oil Spill Response
Current public interest in the marine oil spill hazard is high. Transport Canada recently initiated a national review of the […]
Maritime Policy, Oil Tanker
Oil Tanker
Tanker Safety Panel Expert Findings
On March 18, 2013, the Canadian federal government announced the creation of the Tanker Safety Expert Panel. Captain Gordon Houston
Maritime Policy, Oil Tanker
Drifting Towards Improvement?
Marine Environmental Response – Canada’s Ship-Source Oil Pollution Regime An effective marine environmental response is a need for many coastal
Marine Transport of Canadian Oil
For many coastal nations, the marine transportation of crude oil by sea is common and often large-scale practice. The marine
Safe Marine Transport of Hydrocarbons
The Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources invited Darryl Anderson, Managing Director of Wave Point Consulting
Oil Tanker and Pipeline Risk
In Canada, the issues around proposed oil tanker and pipeline risk are emotionally, and politically charged and are not going
Marine Pollution Prevention and Response
On March 18, 2013, the Government of Canada held a press conference to announce that it was enacting new steps
West Coast Marine Oil Spill Preparedness
Darryl Anderson and Joe Spears in the paper ‘Regulating Oil Tankers in Canadian Waters‘ explore the policy commitments that govern oil tanker
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
Vessel Traffic Management
To move forward in a changing world, Canada needs clear thinking around important maritime governance issues that have an environmental
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
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