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Fact Sheet – Salvage Plans
May 13, 2026
If a tanker vessel is damaged in Prince William Sound, a salvage plan may be required. Salvage plans are designed to prevent or limit additional release of cargo to the environment, to plan for the off-loading of remaining cargo aboard the vessel, as well as to move the vessel from the incident scene if needed.
2026 Knowles Head Exercise - Incident Update #2
May 13, 2026
The spill source has been controlled, with more than 500 personnel and 298 Vessels of Opportunity actively recovering the approximately 3.5 million gallons of oily water mixture collected so far. The Coast Guard safety zone has expanded to 5 by 10 miles, fishing remains open but avoid any seafood where oil is visible or detectable, and the updated claims line is 1-877-664-5044.
Fact Sheet – Sensitive Area Protection
May 13, 2026
Sensitive area protection activities divert or exclude oil from environmentally sensitive areas and shorelines. Special techniques include specific protection strategies, such as diverting and entrapping oil before it contaminates identified coves and shorelines.
Press Release 2
Prince William Sound Response Transitions from Alyeska to Fairwater Tankers Alaska LLC
May 12, 2026
VALDEZ, Alaska, May 12, 2026 – At approximately 7 p.m. today, Fairwater Tankers Alaska LLC has joined
the Unified Command that was established to respond to a crude oil spill in Prince William Sound.
Fairwater owns the tanker T/V Western Sea, and is the responsible party for the cargo that was spilled
at approximately 3:30 a.m.
Fact Sheet - Health Advisory: Should you be concerned about petroleum in resources?
May 12, 2026
Avoid harvesting or consuming any seafood, birds, or mammals in areas where oil or sheen is visible or detectable by smell, and do not collect animals that appear oiled or are behaving abnormally. Finfish, birds, and mammals all metabolize oil relatively quickly, so animals that show no visible signs of oiling and appear otherwise healthy carry a low consumption risk. If you remain concerned, avoid eating organ meats, particularly the liver.
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