For the Climate
The world needs to reduce emissions quickly and across all sectors of the economy.
For the Climate
The world needs to reduce emissions quickly and across all sectors of the economy.
Oceans North is accelerating the decarbonization of marine industries by bringing together stakeholders and policymakers interested in advancing zero-emissions fuels and technologies, reducing emissions from ports, and developing green shipping corridors. As part of this work, we are also laying the groundwork for Canada’s first generation of zero-emission fishing vessels and workboats.
Green Shipping Corridors
Green shipping corridors are zero-emission trade routes linking ports with access to clean fuels and shoreside infrastructure. Green shipping corridor development relies on securing new partnerships and building new zero-emission supply chains to decarbonize global trade.
Oceans North’s Canadian Green Shipping Corridor Preliminary Assessment proved that ports in Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Halifax, are well-positioned to lead.
Shore Power and Clean Ports
At-berth emissions from ships are a major contributor to climate change. By mandating all vessels in Canada use shore power at berth—when ships plug into the electricity grid and turn off their diesel-powered auxiliary engines—by 2030, we can reduce emissions and catch-up to the best international standards.
Oceans North is developing case studies to achieve full shore power uptake at major Canadian ports by 2030.
Zero-Emission Fuels
Zero-emission fuels—fuels sourced from renewable energy—are a major solution required for the shipping industry to achieve zero emissions by 2050. There is an opportunity for Canada to become a global supplier of marine fuels as it develops its renewable energy and hydrogen economy.
Oceans North is driving this transition through research and fostering collaboration among ports, shipping companies, and energy producers. Oceans North is quantifying demand for zero-emission fuels and exploring ways to match demand with supply opportunities at the Port of Vancouver, on the Great Lakes, and in Atlantic Canada.
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