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
Many of the drills and exercises conducted by the industry last year went well, according to the latest drill summary released by the Council. During the 14 drills and exercises observed in 2024, responders were generally well-practiced and activities went smoothly. The summary report also contains suggestions for future exercises. Tanker spill exercise In October, … Read more
A teenage Gordon Terpening grew up watching ships navigating in and out of San Francisco Bay, and knew early on exactly what he wanted to do after high school. “Once I heard about what a ship’s pilot did, I decided that’s what I wanted to do.” After graduating from the California Maritime Academy with a … Read more
Systems that treat tanker ballast water before release are a critical step in preventing damage from invasive species In recent years, companies that transport oil through Prince William Sound have been installing systems to treat the seawater their ships take on as ballast. Ships pick up ballast water after unloading cargo to help stabilize the … Read more