Regulation & law · 13/06/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Coast Guard Finalizes Escort Requirements for Double Hull Tankers in Prince William Sound, Alaska

Summary

The US Coast Guard is implementing a new rule requiring two tug escorts for double hull tankers over 5,000 gross tons transporting oil in bulk on the waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska, following a previous interim rule published in 2013.

Original source language: Federal Register — Homeland SecurityOpen original release →

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