Tankers - What's the Issue

A pipeline mega-project is threatening to bring supertankers to Canada’s Pacific North Coast for the first time. These giants — called Very Large Crude Carriers — would transport tar sands crude oil from Kitimat, B.C. to markets in Asia and the southern U.S. Each tanker would carry up to two million barrels of oil, nearly eight times the amount spilled by the infamous Exxon Valdez tanker in Alaska.

Stop the pipeline

History has shown that oil spills come with oil tankers. It's not a question of if a spill will happen, but when. Northern B.C. waters are known for severe storms and navigational challenges. A major oil spill is inevitable and would devastate the creatures, cultures and communities of our coast for generations to come. Living Oceans Society is working to ensure this never happens.

Discover some of the oil spill hazards on the proposed tanker routes.

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Tankers - What's the Issue

Stop the pipeline

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Energy Campaign Co-ordinator