(NC)—Shipping in the Canadian Arctic may increase in coming decades due to reduced ice conditions and renewed interest in the region's natural resources. That's why the Canadian government is enhancing the environmental protection and shipping safety of our waterways.
Transport Canada works in partnership with Environment Canada, and the Canadian Coast Guard and the National Defense to ensure vessels operating in and passing through the Arctic Archipelago comply with Canada's laws, including rules governing international shipping through domestic waterways. This partnership ensures vessels continue to operate in the Arctic safely and with respect for the environment.
Transport Canada's major contribution to the government's efforts in the Arctic is expanding its National Aerial Surveillance Program to operate in the North. Part of the program's goals is to deter would-be-polluters, provide emergency response to those in distress, and acquire security-related information. To help achieve these goals, Transport Canada works closely with its partners. The department provides aircraft with state-of-the-art sensors that patrol our oceans to detect ships and pollution. With the help of Environment Canada, the program includes a satellite surveillance system to direct aircraft to areas of interest.
Combined, these measures represent one of the most effective maritime surveillance systems to safeguard our waters and protect life at sea – and they're about to get tougher! The Health of the Oceans initiative announced in 2007 calls for more flying hours and enhanced surveillance missions.
All of these measures are being taken to enhance the safety and environmental protection of our waterways.
Source: www.newscanada.com
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