Why Marine? Quiz
Presented by the Chamber of Marine Commerce
Put your knowledge to the test with our fun and informative marine quiz!
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How many people does the Canadian marine industry currently employ?
Nope! Think bigger. Marine currently employs over 100,000 people across public and private sectors.
Try again! Marine currently employs over 100,000 people across public and private sectors.
Incorrect! Marine currently employs over 100,000 people across public and private sectors.
Correct! Marine currently employs over 100,000 people across public and private sectors.
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How many new jobs will the Canadian marine industry need to fill in the next decade?
Incorrect! Over the next decade, an estimated 43% of the maritime workforce will retire. The sector will need to fill 19,000 seafarer jobs and more onshore to keep up with industry demand.
Not quite! Over the next decade, an estimated 43% of the maritime workforce will retire. The sector will need to fill 19,000 seafarer jobs and more onshore to keep up with industry demand.
Close! Over the next decade, an estimated 43% of the maritime workforce will retire. The sector will need to fill 19,000 seafarer jobs and more onshore to keep up with industry demand.
Yep! Over the next decade, an estimated 43% of the maritime workforce will retire. The sector will need to fill 19,000 seafarer jobs and more onshore to keep up with industry demand.
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What is Canada’s top marine export by volume?
The answer is grain! The wheat, barley, oats and corn we export is sent all over the world. The next time you order the pasta dish of your dreams in Italy, remember its main ingredient likely came from here!
The answer is grain! The wheat, barley, oats and corn we export is sent all over the world. The next time you order the pasta dish of your dreams in Italy, remember its main ingredient likely came from here!
That's right! The wheat, barley, oats and corn we export is sent all over the world. The next time you order the pasta dish of your dreams in Italy, remember its main ingredient likely came from here!
The answer is grain! The wheat, barley, oats and corn we export is sent all over the world. The next time you order the pasta dish of your dreams in Italy, remember its main ingredient likely came from here!
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A single ship carries the same amount of dry bulk cargo as how many trains and trucks?
More than that! A single Seaway-sized ship carries the same amount of dry cargo as 301 rail cars, or 963 trucks.
More than that! A single Seaway-sized ship carries the same amount of dry cargo as 301 rail cars, or 963 trucks.
More than that! A single Seaway-sized ship carries the same amount of dry cargo as 301 rail cars, or 963 trucks.
Correct! A single Seaway-sized ship carries the same amount of dry cargo as 301 rail cars, or 963 trucks.
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Where is Canada’s busiest port located?
Yes! The Port of Vancouver is the largest and most diversified port in Canada. It trades approximately $275 billion in goods with more than 170 trading economies. The Port of Vancouver is the landing pad for many imported consumer goods that we use each day, like iPhones and sneakers.
Not quite! The Port of Vancouver is the largest and most diversified port in Canada. It trades approximately $275 billion in goods with more than 170 trading economies. The Port of Halifax is known as “Canada's Atlantic Gateway to the World” and has generated over 22,400 jobs.
Incorrect! The Port of Vancouver is the largest and most diversified port in Canada. It trades approximately $275 billion in goods with more than 170 trading economies. With the Great Lakes linking it to the United States, the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority is Ontario’s largest and busiest port.
Close! The Port of Vancouver is the largest and most diversified port in Canada. It trades approximately $275 billion in goods with more than 170 trading economies. The Port of Montréal is Canada’s second busiest port.
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How many months a year does weather permit delivering essential goods to the Arctic?
Incorrect! For 3-4 months a year, fleets of Canadian ships, tugs, and barges must deliver all essential supplies to Northern communities to last the remainder of the year. This includes everything from vehicles and diapers, to soap, to bottled water. Marine shipping is the preferred delivery method for these communities due to the decreased cost and large shipping capacity of vessels.
Incorrect! For 3-4 months a year, fleets of Canadian ships, tugs, and barges must deliver all essential supplies to Northern communities to last the remainder of the year. This includes everything from vehicles to diapers, to soap, to bottled water. Marine shipping is the preferred delivery method for these communities due to the decreased cost and large shipping capacity of vessels.
Correct! Specialized Canadian vessels that can navigate through ice and difficult weather conditions sail through Arctic waters from July to September to deliver essential supplies to Northern communities to last the remainder of the year. This includes everything from food to construction materials, to diapers, to soap. They also may require the assistance of Canadian Coast Guard icebreaking vessels if a waterway becomes too clogged with ice chunks. Marine shipping is the preferred delivery method for these communities due to the decreased cost and large shipping capacity of vessels.
Incorrect! For 3-4 months a year, fleets of Canadian ships, tugs, and barges must deliver all essential supplies to Northern communities to last the remainder of the year. This includes everything from vehicles to diapers, to soap, to bottled water. Marine shipping is the preferred delivery method for these communities due to the decreased cost and large shipping capacity of vessels.
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How much cargo is delivered each year on the bi-national Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Waterway?
You're a few hundred million metric tons off the mark! Each year, ships deliver more than 230 million metric tons of cargo, worth over $100 billion along the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River waterway.
About 100 million more than that. Each year, ships deliver more than 230 million metric tons of cargo, worth over $100 billion along the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River waterway.
Each year, ships deliver more than 230 million metric tons of cargo, worth over $100 billion along the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River waterway.
Each year, ships deliver more than 230 million metric tons of cargo, worth over $100 billion along the bi-national Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River waterway.
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As of 2022, how many projects and new technologies are being funded by the Ministry of Transport to reduce underwater noise and protect marine wildlife?
22! Projects funded through the Quiet Vessel Initiative will help generate the technical evidence needed to support Canada's noise management measures in the Salish Sea and elsewhere in Canada. Ship owners are key to the success of these initiatives, and are committed to adapting their operations to reduce noise impacts through feasible solutions based on science.
22! Projects funded through the Quiet Vessel Initiative will help generate the technical evidence needed to support Canada's noise management measures in the Salish Sea and elsewhere in Canada. Ship owners are key to the success of these initiatives and are committed to adapting their operations to reduce noise impacts through feasible solutions based on science.
Yes! Projects funded through the Quiet Vessel Initiative will help generate the technical evidence needed to support Canada's noise management measures in the Salish Sea and elsewhere in Canada. The $26 million, 5-year Quiet Vessel Initiative is testing the most promising technologies, vessel designs, retrofits and operational practices to make vessels quieter. Ship owners are key to the success of these initiatives and are committed to adapting their operations to reduce noise impacts through feasible solutions based on science.
22! Projects funded through the Quiet Vessel Initiative will help generate the technical evidence needed to support Canada's noise management measures in the Salish Sea and elsewhere in Canada. Ship owners are key to the success of these initiatives and are committed to adapting their operations to reduce noise impacts through feasible solutions based on science.
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How many Canadian organizations are currently Green Marine Certified?
The answer is 106. This is a number that changes every year as more Canadian shipowners, ports, terminals and shipyards become officially Green Marine certified. Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the Canadian marine industry that aims to promote and recognize environmentally responsible practices in the maritime sector. Green Marine certification assesses and verifies companies' performance in several key areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, spills and waste management, and community outreach.
The answer is 106. This is a number that changes every year as more Canadian shipowners, ports, terminals and shipyards become officially Green Marine certified. Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the Canadian marine industry that aims to promote and recognize environmentally responsible practices in the maritime sector. Green Marine certification assesses and verifies companies' performance in several key areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, spills and waste management, and community outreach.
The answer is 106. This is a number that changes every year as more Canadian shipowners, ports, terminals and shipyards become officially Green Marine certified. Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the Canadian marine industry that aims to promote and recognize environmentally responsible practices in the maritime sector. Green Marine certification assesses and verifies companies' performance in several key areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, spills and waste management, and community outreach.
Yes! The answer is 106. This is a number that changes every year as more Canadian shipowners, ports, terminals and shipyards become officially Green Marine certified. Green Marine is an environmental certification program for the Canadian marine industry that aims to promote and recognize environmentally responsible practices in the maritime sector. Green Marine certification assesses and verifies companies' performance in several key areas, including greenhouse gas emissions, spills and waste management, and community outreach.
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What was the National Shipbuilding Strategy’s (NSS) estimated contribution to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) for its construction contracts of large and small ships awarded between 2012 and 2021?
Not quite. Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy’s large and small ship construction contracts awarded between 2012 and 2021 were estimated to contribute close to $11 billion ($988 million annually) to the Gross Domestic Product, and created or maintained 9,400 jobs annually, through the marine industry and its Canadian suppliers, as well as consumer spending by associated employees, between 2012 and 2022.
Correct! Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy’s large and small ship construction contracts awarded between 2012 and 2021 were estimated to contribute close to $11 billion ($988 million annually) to the Gross Domestic Product, and created or maintained 9,400 jobs annually, through the marine industry and its Canadian suppliers, as well as consumer spending by associated employees, between 2012 and 2022.
A bit less! Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy’s large and small ship construction contracts awarded between 2012 and 2021 were estimated to contribute close to $11 billion ($988 million annually) to the Gross Domestic Product, and created or maintained 9,400 jobs annually, through the marine industry and its Canadian suppliers, as well as consumer spending by associated employees, between 2012 and 2022.
Incorrect! Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy’s large and small ship construction contracts awarded between 2012 and 2021 were estimated to contribute close to $11 billion ($988 million annually) to the Gross Domestic Product, and created or maintained 9,4006 jobs annually, through the marine industry and its Canadian suppliers, as well as consumer spending by associated employees, between 2012 and 2022.
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How many calls for marine assistance does the Canadian Coast Guard respond to each year?
Think bigger! The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance per year. Across the country, that works out to an average of 16 incidents a day.
From Coast Guard to Transport Canada to the Transportation Safety Board, thousands of women and men lend their expertise to help ensure the safety, security and sustainability of the industry. Government's critical roles include marine policy, safety and security, regulatory, marine personnel certification, accident investigation and operational support in areas such as search and rescue, traffic management and icebreaking.
More than that! The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance per year. Across the country, that works out to an average of 16 incidents a day.
From Coast Guard to Transport Canada to the Transportation Safety Board, thousands of women and men lend their expertise to help ensure the safety, security and sustainability of the industry. Government's critical roles include marine policy, safety and security, regulatory, marine personnel certification, accident investigation and operational support in areas such as search and rescue, traffic management and icebreaking.
Almost! The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance per year. Across the country, that works out to an average of 16 incidents a day.
From Coast Guard to Transport Canada to the Transportation Safety Board, thousands of women and men lend their expertise to help ensure the safety, security and sustainability of the industry. Government's critical roles include marine policy, safety and security, regulatory, marine personnel certification, accident investigation and operational support in areas such as search and rescue, traffic management and icebreaking.
Correct! The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) responds to over 6,000 calls for marine assistance per year. Across the country, that works out to an average of 16 incidents a day.
From Coast Guard to Transport Canada to the Transportation Safety Board, thousands of women and men lend their expertise to help ensure the safety, security and sustainability of the industry. Government's critical roles include marine policy, safety and security, regulatory, marine personnel certification, accident investigation and operational support in areas such as search and rescue, traffic management and icebreaking.
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Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with what key skills?
The correct answer is: Practicing marine safety, navigation, teamwork and leadership skills!
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
The correct answer is: Practicing marine safety, navigation, teamwork and leadership skills!
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
The correct answer is: Practicing marine safety, navigation, teamwork and leadership skills!
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
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Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
Tall Ships sail training programs in Canada provide young people with an immersive experience to learn about the marine lifestyle and the skills required to embark on a professional seafaring journey. Participants become part of the ship's crew, and youth engage in navigation, steering, hoisting & dousing sail, safety drills, and working together in various shipboard tasks. These experiences foster strong teamwork and leadership, essential life and seafaring skills.
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What education is needed to start your marine career?
The answer is all of the above! Learn more about the variety of marine careers available here.
The answer is all of the above! Learn more about the variety of marine careers available here.
The answer is all of the above! Learn more about the variety of marine careers available here.
Correct! Learn more about the variety of marine careers available here.
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In what marine occupations is there expected to be increased demand in the coming years?
The answer is all of the above! There are countless occupations that are expected to increase in demand across the marine sector, both onboard and at shore.
The answer is all of the above! There are countless occupations that are expected to increase in demand across the marine sector, both onboard and at shore.
The answer is all of the above! There are countless occupations that are expected to increase in demand across the marine sector, both onboard and at shore.
The answer is all of the above! There are countless occupations that are expected to increase in demand across the marine sector, both onboard and at shore.
That's right! There are countless occupations that are expected to increase in demand across the marine sector, both onboard and at shore.
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Who is this?
It's Theodore Tugboat!
It's Theodore Tugboat!
It's Theodore Tugboat!
Correct! It's Theodore Tugboat!
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