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
Correcting the record: the council is concerned about protecting whale populations from impacts of the oil industry in our region.
The Council held its annual board meeting in Valdez, Alaska, on May 2-3, 2024. Among other business, the Board convened to elect officers who will serve from May 2024 to May 2025. The elected executive committee is comprised of: President: Robert Archibald, representing the City of Homer Vice President: Amanda Bauer, representing the City of … Read more