Hundreds of fishing vessels will remain a vital part of Alyeska’s oil spill response program, thanks to the passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA. The bill was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2025, having been passed by Congress earlier in the month. The language that preserves … Read more
The Council has released a new analysis of Alaska North Slope crude oil. Every few years, the Prince William Sound tanker operators share a sample from the trans-Alaska pipeline with the Council. The sample is tested to determine the current mix of substances that make up the oil. Why does Alaska North Slope crude oil … 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
In 2023, a Federal law was passed that could affect Alyeska’s contracted fleet of fishing vessels trained to help respond in case of an oil spill in Prince William Sound. Fishing fleet available for a quick response When the Exxon Valdez oil spill happened, the response was delayed. Much of the damage could have been … Read more