Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
The Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network is a non-profit organization that provides participating vessels operating in Western Alaska and Prince William Sound best management practices and capabilities to meet federal tank and non-tank oil pollution prevention regulations.
Coast Guard Denies Giving OK to Store Fuel over Beach
KODIAK, Alaska — The operator of a remote Alaska lodge that was the site of a serious oil spill says he had Coast Guard permission to store petroleum in a bladder within a building suspended over a beach.
New Vessel Will Bolster Oil Spill Response In Western Alaska
Western Alaska will have better oil spill response capabilities with a new vessel. The OSRV Ocean Liberty was expected to arrive in Unalaska by the end of March, but the ship is awaiting modifications and clean up of an oil spill in Shuyak Straight near Kodiak has delayed the process.