Non-mechanical Response Gap Estimate: Literature Review and Recommended Limits – 2007
This report analyzes the response gap that exists for non-mechanical response operations at two locations in Prince William Sound.
Document Author: Nuka Research Planning Group LLC
Response Gap Estimates for Two Operating Areas in Prince William Sounds – 2007
In 2006, the Council commissioned a study to determine the frequency and duration of any Response Gap that exists in Prince William Sound.
An Assessment of the Role of Human Factors in Oil Spills from Vessels
This report presents general concepts related to human error, human factors, and accident causality by synthesizing published literature that considers the types of human errors and underlying human factors that commonly cause oil spills or accidents. In an attempt to relate root causes to prevention strategies that target human factors, this report reviews oil spill and marine accident data compilation and analysis practices in the US and internationally. Prevention programs and voluntary practices that target human factors are reviewed, and recommendations presented for linking spill prevention to human factors data and analysis.
Observers’ Report: MMS Cold Water Dispersant Tests, Ohmsett Testing Facility
This report, which was prepared for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens? Advisory Council (PWSRCAC), contains the authors? observations from four days of cold water dispersant testing at the Ohmsett facility in February?March 2006. This report provides an overview of the testing and general observations of the PWS observer team. A companion report, entitled ?Analysis of Oil Spill Dispersant Effectiveness Testing at Ohmsett,? provides a technical analysis of the experimental design and testing protocols.