Note: This page is not a comprehensive list of all of the maritime operations work of PWSRCAC.
| Maritime Operations Reports and Documents | Author | Date | Description | View Document | hf:doc_categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Analysis 2019 – 2023 | Dr Robert W. Campbell, Prince William Sound Science Center | In this report, Dr. Robert Campbell presents his analysis of data from two weather buoys that are sponsored by the Council. The two buoys, one near the Valdez Marine Terminal … | weather maritime-operations programs | ||
| Port Valdez Weather Buoy Analysis 2019 – 2022 | Dr Robert W. Campbell | September 1, 2023 | This report summarizes three years of meteorological and oceanographic measurements made by two buoys deployed in Port Valdez, one adjacent to the Valdez Marine Terminal (VMT) and one near the … | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| Sustainable Shipping: Regulatory Mandate Review | Haley Griffin, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sierra Fletcher | June 1, 2023 | As with all engines that burn fossil fuels, adverse health and environmental impacts arise when pollutants are released from vessels, ranging from respiratory illnesses to acid rain to climate change. … | maritime-operations programs | |
| PWSRCAC Emergency Towline Deployment Practical Trial Summary Report | Glosten | September 27, 2021 | This report is on the results of field trials to evaluate the effectiveness of messenger line throwing devices. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Vessel Traffic Services, Use of Automatic Identification System and Radar | C-Core | July 1, 2021 | This report discusses the capabilities, limitations, and synergies of radar and Automatic Identification System (AIS) information in Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) operations based on published literature and on relevant documentation … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Hinchinbrook Entrance ETV BAT Assessment | Garth Wilcox, Glosten, Nathan Crain, Peter S. Soles | April 21, 2021 | This report assesses and describes the current worldwide best practices being used in the design and operation of highly capable rescue tugboats. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Tanker Towline Deployment BAT Review | David S. Devilbiss, Haley C. Lane, Peter S. Soles | May 12, 2020 | This study evaluated current technologies for messenger line deployment. Messenger lines connect an escort tug to a vessel in distress. These lines may be passed to stricken vessels by hand, … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Vessel Traffic Services: Review of Technology, Training, and Protocols | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC, Sharry Miller | May 1, 2020 | This study reviewed the vessel traffic service (VTS) system in Prince William Sound. The goal of the review was to understand what constitutes best available technology in the field of … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Ship Simulation Modeling and Mariner Study of the Maritime Implications for Tank Vessels Utilizing Potential Places of Refuge, Prince William Sound, Alaska | Captain Jeff Pierce, Jonathan J. Pierce, Safeguard Marine LLC | July 15, 2019 | This report evaluates the safety of Potential Places of Refuge (PPOR) in Prince William Sound (PWS) for decision-making concerning oil tankers in distress. | maritime-operations programs | |
| Fact sheet: Tankers in Prince William Sound – Updated July 2019 | PWSRCAC | July 2, 2019 | List of tankers that call in Prince William Sound. Includes details such as vessel owners, weight, length, cargo capacity, and more. | maritime-operations programs | |
| Fact Sheet: Escort Tugs in Prince William Sound – updated March 2019 | PWSRCAC | March 11, 2019 | A list of SERVS’ escort tugs operating in Prince William Sound as of March 2019. Includes details such as vessel names, class, horsepower, bollard pull, and more.? | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Hinchinbrook Entrance Wind Wave Extremes | Tetra Tech | February 4, 2019 | This research sought to better predict closure conditions for Hinchinbrook Entrance. | maritime-operations programs | |
| Letter Recommending The Development And Implementation Of Formal Weather Reporting Procedures When The Seal Rocks Weather Buoy (46061) Is Inoperable In Prince Will | PWSRCAC | February 4, 2019 | Letter Recommending the Development and Implementation of Formal Weather Reporting Procedures When the Seal Rocks Weather Buoy (46061) is Inoperable in Prince William Sound, Alaska. | correspondence maritime-operations resources programs | |
| Council Support For Metocean Research Projects | Alan Sorum, Dr Robert W. Campbell, Joseph Banta | December 25, 2018 | This report summarizes the Council’s reports that are focused on improving our understanding of the meteorological and physical oceanographic environment of the Sound. | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| Weather Buoy Demonstration Project | Dr Robert W. Campbell | August 15, 2018 | The Council has long had an interest in the successful operation and maintenance of weather buoys installed in Prince William Sound (PWS). There have been multiple instances where weather buoys … | weather maritime-operations programs | |
| Wind Speed and Wave Height at Seal Rocks Buoy During Outbound Tanker Transits, 2010-2017 | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | February 22, 2018 | This study compared outbound tanker transits through Hinchinbrook Entrance in Prince William Sound with conditions reported at Seal Rocks Buoy within an hour of the transit. | maritime-operations programs | |
| Recommendations to Verify and Sustain Prevention and Response System Readiness in Prince William Sound | Little River Marine Consultants, Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | September 9, 2017 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Comparison Of Capabilities Between Prince William Sound Emergency Towing Package And IMO-SOLAS Emergency Towing Package For Tankers | Frosty Leonard, Little River Marine Consultants | August 31, 2017 | Little River Marine Consultants were retained by Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) to conduct a of comparison of capabilities between Prince William Sound Emergency Towing Package, the … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Development of the current Prince William Sound Escort System: Regulations, Analysis, and System Enhancements | Nuka Research Planning Group LLC | June 8, 2017 | This report documents the process through which the current escort system evolved by summarizing relevant technical studies and other activities that lead to the current system. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| A Review Of The Proposed New Escort And SupportTugs For Tanker Operations In PWS – Feb 2017 | Robert Allan Ltd | February 10, 2017 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Industry and Class Standards for Escort Tugboats | Little River Marine Consultants | January 28, 2017 | PWSRCAC report by Little River Marine Consultants on Industry and Class Standards for Escort Tugboats. Includes a memo from Executive Director Donna Schantz. ECO transition. Cover memo included in pdf. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| Ship Simulation and Mariner Study of the Maritime Implications for Tank Vessels Utilizing Potential Places of Refuge, Mid-Prince William Sound Alaska | Captain Jeff Pierce, Jonathan J. Pierce, Safeguard Marine LLC | January 17, 2017 | The purpose of this study is to assess the capability of tank vessels (tanker) in distress utilizing Mid-Prince William Sound Potential Places of Refuge (PPOR) that were determined in the … | maritime-operations programs | |
| A Summary of Current B.A.T. Requirements for Escort and Rescue Towing Tugs | Robert Allan Ltd | October 7, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Sentinel Tug Requirements for Gulf of Alaska: Ship Drift Study | Robert Allan Ltd | May 4, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Memo: Tug Bollard Pull Requirements for Rescue Towing in Prince William Sound | Robert Allan Ltd | April 26, 2016 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Final Report | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 3 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 4 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 5 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Reports 1 To 5 And Final Report | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Future Iceberg Discharge From Columbia Glacier, Alaska – Report 2 | Shad O'Neel, Tad Pfeffer | August 19, 2015 | columbia-glacier maritime-operations programs | ||
| Hydrographic Survey Of Columbia Bay, October 8-11 2014 | February 11, 2015 | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | |||
| Iceberg Detection Performance Simulations To Support The Installation Of New S6 Processor With The Reef Island Radar | C-Core | October 17, 2014 | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | ||
| A Review Of Best Available Technology For A Sentinel Tug Stationed At Hinchinbrook Entrance | Robert Allan Ltd | January 7, 2014 | This report includes a broad review of the current Best Available Technology (B.A.T.) in Escort Tug technology worldwide, and to perform a Gap Analysis of the tugs within the SERVS … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| A Review Of Best Available Technology In Tanker Escort Tugs | Robert Allan Ltd | November 13, 2013 | Robert Allan Ltd. was retained by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council to provide an assessment and professional opinion on the capabilities and performance of the present SERVS … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| 2012 Wave-induced Delays In Cargo Transfer At Valdez Marine Terminal Berth 4 | February 14, 2013 | maritime-operations programs | |||
| Escort Winch Towline And Tether System Analysis | Robert Allan Ltd | August 20, 2012 | Robert Allan Ltd. was retained by PWSRCAC to conduct an investigation into the nature of the towing systems in use aboard the existing escort tugboats in use within the Ship … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| 2011 Marine Firefighting Symposium | February 1, 2012 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| Classification Society Tug Review For PWSRCAC | Det Norske Veritas (DNV) | October 24, 2011 | In 2012, the council requested Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to review specifications and performance testing data for Prince William Sound escort tugs with appropriate Class society standards for escort tugs. … | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| The Imperative to Maintain the Currently Utilized Dual Escort Vessel Marine Safety System for Double-Hulled Oil Laden Tankers in Prince William Sound, Alaska | PWSRCAC | September 30, 2010 | The Council created this booklet in 2010 to support the legislative process to preserve tanker escorts. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |
| News Release For Tug Escort System Preservation | PWSRCAC | November 5, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Legislation For Tug Escort System Preservation | June 19, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| Murkowski Floor Statement Tug Escort System | June 5, 2009 | Statement made by Sen. Lisa Murkowski to the U.S. Senate in support of dual escort vessels for double hulled tankers. Statement made in 2009. | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | ||
| Tug Escort System Joint Resolution | March 14, 2009 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2008 Marine Firefighting Symposium | February 4, 2009 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2008 Marine Firefighting And Prevention Planning | April 18, 2008 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| Bibliography For Aquatic Noise Report | April 8, 2008 | aquatic-noise maritime-operations programs | |||
| Aquatic Noise Report | April 7, 2008 | aquatic-noise maritime-operations programs | |||
| Ice Radar Processor for Prince William Sound – Summary of Configuration and Benefits | C-Core | December 1, 2007 | In 2002, under contract from the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC), C-CORE assisted in the installation of an ice detection radar on Reef Island in PWS. | ice-detection maritime-operations programs | |
| Chronology Of Prevention And Response Tugs | May 25, 2006 | tanker-escorts maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2003 Marine Firefighting Symposium | December 28, 2005 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| 2005 Marine Firefighting Symposium | December 28, 2005 | marine-firefighting-symposium maritime-operations programs | |||
| Prince William Sound Risk Assessment Overview, 2005 | Dr. Martha Grabowski | June 30, 2005 | Risk assessment in marine transportation is an enterprise that has been undertaken for many years. The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of risk assessment, particularly in … | maritime-operations programs | |
| Coherent UHF Radar For Ice Detection | C-Core | June 28, 2003 | The objectives of the field program, which extended over a period of two weeks, were to: evaluate the effectiveness of SFM; perform comparisons between L-band and S-band; evaluate the custom … | ice-detection maritime-operations programs |