On board most commercial shipping vessels, captains, crews, and local pilots hail from across the world. The use of multiple languages means communicating important information can be difficult. New research may be able to help. Since the 1970s, the shipping industry has made efforts to develop a simplified common language that would allow crew members … Read more
The Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council is seeking recertification as the alternative voluntary advisory group for Prince William Sound, as authorized under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90). The application was submitted at the end of last year to the U.S. Coast, which is charged with assessing whether the council fosters … Read more
Hundreds of fishing vessels will remain a vital part of Alyeska’s oil spill response program, thanks to the passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill was signed into law on December 18, 2025. The language that preserves this important aspect of oil spill prevention and response in Alaska can be … Read more
The Council’s Board of Directors met in-person in Anchorage, January 22-23, 2026 Agenda and supporting materials âž¡Â Board of Directors Meeting in Anchorage The Council conducted regular business during the meeting, including updates from Council ex officio members, staff and committees. Other topics included on the agenda were: An activity report by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company … Read more