Through the Oil Spill Response Operations program, the Council monitors activities related to the operational readiness of oil spill response personnel, equipment, and organization of the trans-Alaskan pipeline shipping industry. This program monitors oil spill incidents, drills, and exercises within Prince William Sound and evaluates response readiness.
Oil spill prevention and response services transition to new contractor
Prince William Sound was a hive of activity this summer. On July 1, Alyeska’s marine services contractor transitioned from Crowley ...
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Changes to oil spill contingency plans approved
Extensive amendments due to transition The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation recently approved major amendments to oil spill contingency plans ...
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New tech improves knowledge of water circulation in Port Valdez
By Jeremy Robida Council Project Manager This year, the Council completed a multi-year study with the Prince William Sound Science ...
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Plan for applying dispersants to crude oil spills in Alaska waters updated
"The Council does not support the use of dispersants in our region, but with this new plan, responders are required ...
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Council issues position on safe crude oil tanker transit and escort vessel operation in the Sound
The Council voted unanimously on January 18, 2018, to pass a resolution stating that oil tankers and escort vessels should ...
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Report identifies concerns with tanker escort tugs being built for service in Prince William Sound
The council has identified some areas of concern with the design of the new escort and general purpose tugs under ...
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