29 May 2012
New requirements affecting oil tank vessel owners and owners of vessels carrying oil as "secondary cargo" operating in certain areas of Western Alaska when going to or from a port in the United States (5.451)
This circular explains new Alternative Planning Criteria for oil tankers and vessels carrying oil as secondary cargo in certain western Alaska waters when trading to or from a US port.
London P&I outlines the compliance steps, including a Certificate of Participation from Alaska Maritime Prevention and Response Network, a contract with Alaska Chadux, and related notification requirements.