Regulation & law · 19/08/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Amends Tanker Escort Requirements in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is updating its regulations to require tug escorts for double-hull tankers over 5,000 tons transporting oil in bulk in Prince William Sound, Alaska, as mandated by the 2010 Coast Guard Authorization Act.

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