Aleutian Islands Shipping Safety Measures Move Forward - Oceana USA

Victory | October 1, 2008

Aleutian Islands Shipping Safety Measures Move Forward

The federal government has begun implementation of a “risk assessment” for the Aleutian Islands, the critical first step towards getting meaningful spill response capabilities in place for the region. The risk assessment will help policy makers and the Coast Guard in designing and implementing a spill response plan for the Aleutians that includes adequate funding for the complete monitoring of all ship traffic and ensuring necessary training, resources and equipment in place locally for the Aleutians.