Sector assessment identifying operational plastic waste reduction and diversion challenges

OBJECTIVETransport Canada (TC) is aiming to undertake a sector assessment that supports plastic waste reduction through the identification of challenges, best practices, and opportunities for the Canadian marine transportation sector. For each identified pathway (on-board waste management, wastewater discharge, and use of hull coatings), the objectives of this study are to: a) identify the existing marine plastic waste reduction and diversion operational practices adopted by Canadian ship owners and operators, including known gaps and best practices; b) identify relevant national and international marine plastic waste reductionand diversion best practices; and c) undertake a feasibility analysis to determine which existing Canadian practices are appropriate, the gaps needing to be addressed and, where relevant, which best practices would be best suited to amend or replace the existing practices. The results of this study will help inform the ongoing efforts by the federal government to review the domestic regulatory framework related to shipping operations and support the development of a national overarching policy framework to reduce the marine transportation sector’s contribution to marine plastic litter.Proposed Period of the ContractThe proposed period of the contract will be from contract award date to March 31, 2024.Security RequirementThere is no security requirement associated with the work.