RRAB Initiatives Marc Prévost, Director, TDC

Transport Canada

The Business of Rail

June 7, 2012

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Transport Canada Marine R&D and Innovation

Past, Present, and the Future Association of Canadian Port Authorities

58th AGM and Conference September 6-9, 2016, Thunder Bay

Tamara Rudge, Associate Director General, Marine Policy

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Overview

• Canadian international seaborne trade was valued

at $210 billion in 2014, an increase of 4.3 percent

from 2013 - CTA review (p.215)

• Safe, secure, environmentally sustainable, and

efficient marine transportation contributes to a

positive climate for investment and reinforces

efficient movement of goods and services

• Technology is one of the main determinants of

economic development, consumption patterns and

human well-being, and technological solutions offer

the main possibilities for improving overall quality of

life - (adapted from the Intergovernmental Panel

Working Group on Mitigation of Climate Change)

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Marine R&D and Innovation

• R&D and innovation play a key role in improving

marine safety, security, environmental

sustainability, and efficiency by enabling

governments and stakeholders to;

Mitigate safety risks of vessels, marine

infrastructure and facilities, personnel, and the

travelling public

Mitigate safety risks associated with climate

change and environmental damage

Improve operational efficiency of vessels and

marine infrastructure and facilities

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R&D and Innovation - The Past

• Hovercraft designs for oil exploration, ice breaking,

maintenance of navigation aids, search and rescue, etc..

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R&D and Innovation - The Past

• Development of a new icebreaker bow for the MV Arctic

MV Arctic at Voisey's Bay, Labrador

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Amphibious high speed Thrust-Cushion Vehicle (TCV)

providing reduced fuel usage, fewer emissions, and can

travel over any consistent, relatively flat, or low sloping

surface.

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Port Emissions Inventory Tool (PEIT) measures GHG and

air pollutant emissions from marine vessels, locomotives,

on-road vehicles, cargo handling equipment, and

administrative sources. Simplified web-based version

(goPEIT) under development.

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Marine stack exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubber)

using membrane technology and ionic liquids. Liquid

absorbent reacts with the acidic sulfur dioxide (SO2)

gas.

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Contribution program (cost shared) that provides funding

for shore power technology. Program runs until March

31, 2017.

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Contribution funding for Canada’s major container ports

for the deployment of technologies (GPS, Radio

Frequency Identification - RFID) and practices that

improve port-trucking efficiency and environmental

performance. Improve truck flows, reduce congestion.

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R&D and Innovation - The Present

• Research to reduce “Frazil Ice” which blocks water

intake on a ship. Results in engine overheating, reduced

maneuverability, winter navigation at risk.

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R&D and Innovation - The Future

• 3D printing and metal additive manufacturing for spare

parts for the maritime industry.

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R&D and Innovation - The Future

• Autonomous ships controlled by satellite communication.

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R&D and Innovation - The Future

• Ship cargo handling and container terminals fully

automated using robotics. Automated guided vehicles,

stacking cranes, gantry systems, etc.

Concluding Remarks

• Technology can drive innovation in transportation by

improving efficiency and productivity, enhancing safety

and security, and by increasing environmental

protection. (adapted from the CTA Review, page 72)

• For Canada, innovation in transportation will be

essential to remain competitive on a global scale.

(adapted from the CTA Review, page 72)

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Contact Info for Marine R&D and

Innovation

Howard Posluns, P.Eng.

Chief, Advanced Technology,

Transportation Development Centre (TDC - ACAF),

Transport Canada

howard.posluns@tc.gc.ca

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