Underwater Radiated Noise & Marine Wildlife Protection in Canadian Waters

Course Available Upon Request.  

Build operational awareness of underwater radiated noise (URN) and its impact on marine wildlife in Canadian waters. This course explains key vessel noise sources and their effects on species such as St. Lawrence beluga, North Atlantic right whales, and Arctic narwhals. Participants will learn how to apply voluntary slowdown and routing practices in designated sensitive areas while complying with Transport Canada measures and company SMS procedures, aligned with IMO MEPC.1/Circ.906 guidance.

Estimated Duration: 60 minutes (self-paced)