Aleutian Island Risk Assessment (AIRA)
ACTIVE RISK REDUCTION OPTION LIST
Vessel Monitoring
o Satellite tracking and AIS
o Manned Vessel Tracking featuring direct communication with vessels
o Establish a traffic separation scheme in Unimak Pass
Increase Rescue Tug Capability
o Dedicated Rescue Tug
o Non-Dedicated Rescue Tug
o Seasonal, Dedicated Tug
o Tug of Opportunity Program
Increase Towing Capabilities
o Expand shore based Emergency Towing System
o Require Emergency Towing Arrangements on Deep Draft Vessel
o Enhance Towing capabilities on US Coast Guard Cutters
Enhanced U.S. Coast Guard Capabilities
o Increase the number of U.S. Coast Guard Cutters in the Region
Establish Restricted Areas
o Petition IMO to designate the Aleutians as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA) and institute associated measures including Areas to be Avoided
Increase Spill Response Capabilities
o Require an Ocean rated OSRO/PRAC (Open Water) for all vessels with Vessel Response Plans transiting the Aleutians
o Require a Nearshore rated OSRO/PRAC for all vessels with Vessel Response Plans transiting the Aleutians
o Amend Salvage, Firefighting & Lightering rules to apply to vessels transiting within 50-miles of Dutch Harbor
Bolster Area Contingency Plans
o Develop more Geographic Response Strategies
Penalties
o Increase State civil penalties
Aleutian Island Risk Assessment (AIRA)
RISK REDUCTION OPTION CONSIDERED BUT SET ASIDE FOR RECOMMENDATION
o Establish VTS in Unimak and Akutan Pass
o Establish Speed Restrictions
o Increased USCG Inspections
o Split Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone
o Establish Seasonal Routing Requirements
o Encourage more Local Community Response Agreements
o Phase out OPA 90 Alternative Compliance
o Establish requirements for vessels in innocent passage
o Set area standards for vessels with Vessel Response Plans calling at US Ports
o Enhance Potential Places of Refuge Planning
o Establish Storm and severe weather rules area wide
o Develop HF Radar surface current monitoring