Why routine oil tanker traffic draws little concern in Eastern and Atlantic Canada!
By Will Gibson
‘In Canada, shipping is much safer than your morning commute driving in a vehicle’
A steady stream of more than 450 oil tankers calls at ports in Eastern and Atlantic Canada every year, drawing little public attention.
That’s in part due to the industry’s safety record in the region, where accidents involving tankers are rare.
The most recent serious pollution incident from an oil tanker took place in Nova Scotia more than 45 years ago, and the last recorded minor spill from a tanker occurred 25 years ago, following a grounding incident in Labrador.
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By Will Gibson
‘In Canada, shipping is much safer than your morning commute driving in a vehicle’
A steady stream of more than 450 oil tankers calls at ports in Eastern and Atlantic Canada every year, drawing little public attention.
That’s in part due to the industry’s safety record in the region, where accidents involving tankers are rare.
The most recent serious pollution incident from an oil tanker took place in Nova Scotia more than 45 years ago, and the last recorded minor spill from a tanker occurred 25 years ago, following a grounding incident in Labrador.
https://pickax.com/post/16...
08:54 AM - Feb 07, 2026
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