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Cook Inlet Risk Assessment Identifies Ways to Reduce Cook Inlet Maritime Risks

by Lynda Giguere, Director of Public Outreach, Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council
For immediate release March 6, 2013
Contact: Tim Robertson, 907.234.7821 

Risk assessment team identifies ways to reduce Cook Inlet maritime risks Team recommends options for immediate implementation; further consideration; elimination 

The Cook Inlet Risk Assessment Advisory Team has narrowed down a list of twenty-five risk reduction options (RROs) for the Cook Inlet Navigational Risk Assessment. The team discussed the merits of each RRO at a day-long public meeting in Anchorage on February 22, and following an in-depth discussion of each proposal gathered from studies, previous reports and public comments, identified eight for immediate implementation; eight for further consideration, and nine for exclusion.

“I was impressed by the meaningful dialogue and expertise in the room,” said Mike Munger, Executive Director of Cook Inlet RCAC and member of the Cook Inlet Risk Assessment Management Team. “We have moved significantly closer towards our goal of safer marine transportation in Cook Inlet.”

The following is a list of each risk reduction option considered and its final category.

Recommended for immediate implementation, or continuation: 

• Continue to improve crew training, bridge team management, and communications. Encourage the establishment of best practices for crew training standards for vessels operating in ice conditions

• Continue to improve winter ice rules and guidelines  Continue Reading