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Safe, Sustainable Shipping Table of Contents Our Coverage Area 1 Quote from the Board Chair 1a President’s Message 3 2019 Highlights 5 Best in Class 7 Safe, Sustainable Shipping 9 2019 Year in Review 11 Prevent 13 Respond 14 Pioneer 15 Financial Stewardship & Accountability 17 Board Roster Back Cover • 2019 Annual Report Safe, Sustainable Shipping Our Coverage Area The Network’s area of service is incredibly vast. Flip the half page to hear why our board chair is proud of the work we consistently do. Beaufort Chukchi Sea Sea Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone Risk Reduction Areas Nontank Authorized Passes Response Hubs Gulf of Bering Sea Alaska Bristol Bay Buldir Pass Unimak Pass Amchitka Pass Amukta Pass Pacific Ocean 1 • 2019 Annual Report Safe, Sustainable Shipping Our Coverage Area The Network’s area of service is incredibly vast. Flip the half page to hear why our board chair is proud of the work we consistently do. Beaufort Chukchi Sea Sea Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone From the Risk Reduction Areas Nontank Authorized Board Chairman Passes Response Hubs “ Maritime shipping is a cornerstone of our global economy. As our industry continues to break new ground – whether it be cleaner fuel, advances in the prevention of maritime incidents, or exploring new routes through the Arctic – the Network is committed to fostering an environment of safe, sustainable shipping in balance with cost.” Gulf of Bering Sea - Network Board Chair MichaelAlaska Moore VP, Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Bristol Bay Buldir Pass Unimak Pass Amchitka Pass Amukta Pass Pacific Ocean 1 Message from the President & CEO H R O U G H P H T A R G T T N N E 2019 was a year of growth and change – and we fully anticipate 2020 will be one Our strength and core competency is E R as well. As the world grapples with the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is more important bringing together a diverse group R EVE S T PR NT H than ever that our global shipping supply chains remain solid, protected, and of organizations to support our S I incident-free. And at the Network, our commitment to incident prevention, rapid mission. The adage, “The whole P response, and pioneering technology remains unwavering even during these is greater than the sum of its • 24/7 vessel monitoring challenging times as we support our enrollees and their vessels. parts,” is a concept that aptly applies in developing and • Comprehensive vessel status communications I am pleased to report that the number of companies enrolled with the Network sustaining an effective increased by 6% last year, and as a result, vessel coverage numbers also oil spill prevention and • Real-time domain awareness increased by 8%. This growth is a testament to our unparalleled value and response readiness • 25+ years of competitive pricing. The support and resources we provide our enrollees are program for Alaska. Alaska oil spill second to none, which gives them and the communities and areas we serve response experience peace of mind. We continue to be viewed by industry and regulators as the The Network’s primary • Proven logistics & subject matter expert in Alternative Planning Criteria (APCs) and incident goals are the safety dedicated offshore response in the remote regions of Alaska and the U.S. Arctic. We are proud of mariners and the response vessels • Architect of APC monitoring of that distinction and will continue to use our expertise on the national and protection of the • Full suite of R and notification international stage to help shape maritime policy. environment for response resources R protocols in Alaska E V E – oil spill cleanup, vessels operating in this E C E source control E • Sole non-profit provider Buddy Custard Last year, we also gained renewal of our APC to support tankers carrying challenging area while S S with mission driven by vessel & emergency N N President & CEO persistent fuel as cargo. We are the only APC Provider to have attained this meeting environmental S towing P A owners/operators I E O level of coverage, a testament to our capabilities and the confidence the United regulatory compliance O L L I • Data-driven innovation to P States Coast Guard and regulators have in our abilities. requirements. Our programs N S P improve Alaska & global M D are built around the tenets of A maritime industry O F C As you will read later on in this Report, we’re continuing to lead in the area of Prevent – Respond – Pioneer. E good governance. The Network spearheaded the creation of the Western Alaska Each tenet complements each T Y Y R Tanker Lightering Committee, bringing industry, regulators, and environmental other, creating a comprehensive • O T E A conservation groups to work together on maritime issues. I am particularly system of prevention and response N L V U proud of this effort – as an Alaska-based APC provider, we firmly believe in being capabilities designed to protect the I R G good stewards of the environment, and the Lightering Committee is a unique marine environments from an oil spill. O R E N M • way for us to help bring those necessary voices to the table. E N I O N TA L P R OT E C T As the maritime shipping industry adapts to our ever-changing world of demands and challenges, it is critical that new technologies and methods are researched, developed, and deployed to transit the globe as safely as possible. We are proud of the role we have played to advance new technologies to prevent an incident from occurring, and look forward to what the future holds. 3 4 • 2019 Annual Report Safe, Sustainable Shipping Awards Major Companies Supported Deviations81 Accomplishments 500+ & Achievements • APC for tankers carrying Groups II to V oil as cargo accepted until September 30, 2022. The Network is the only APC provider to obtain acceptance for this APC from the U.S. Coast Guard due to our robust experience and capabilities. • Established the Western Alaska Total4,650+ Vessels Supported Vessels329 of Concern Tanker Lightering Best Practices Identified & Processed Committee. Capabilities: • Testing of the EVATS™ in Norway. Paradigm Marine In March of 2019, the Norwegian Costal The Network has a unique partnership with Paradigm Administration conducted a successful test of Marine, which owns and operates a myriad of our Emergency Vessel Attachment & Towing specialized marine equipment. Paradigm has two purpose built, ocean-going, oil spill response vessels System (EVATS™) off the Norwegian Coast. - OSRV Ocean Liberty & OSRV Sea Strike - based in Dutch Harbor, AK and Kodiak, AK respectively. In • Local, National and International addition to these strategically-placed assets, Paradigm provides immense emergency towing and salvage The Network continues to be Outreach. support capabilities throughout our response region. recognized in all areas of governance for our 10,000+ Total Tracked Regardless of what may happen, thanks to Paradigm, Oil Spill expertise and knowledge in the APC arena. 10 Vessel Transits our enrollees are consistently well-protected with such Response Incidents capabilities as their AHTS vessel Endurance, based in Kodiak, AK. 5 6 • 2019 Annual Report Safe, Sustainable Shipping Best in Class The Network is unique in that we provide incredible value to our enrollees. Our published rates are the lowest in Alaska, and we consistently offer the best value possible - without compromising on quality or undercutting our rates. Our value proposition includes: • Nonprofit status. As a nonprofit, we are duty bound to the companies that invest in our system. Our funds go back to supporting our paying customers. For-profit companies are beholden to their owners and shareholders, not necessarily Lightering Best the customer at the end of the day. Practices Committee • Governance by active Maritime Executives. Our program is overseen by active maritime executives who are paying The Network initiated the Western Alaska Tanker Lightering Best and safety standards, as well as ensuring that Western Alaska into the system. They are looking out for the best interest of Practices Committee in 2019, working in close partnership with the communities receive fuel in a safe and timely manner. the maritime industry, balancing compliance with cost, and Alaska Chadux Corporation. our reputation as a socially and environmentally responsible The Committee is comprised of: industry. Tank vessel lightering operations serve over 160 communities and villages in Western Alaska with products for essential heating and • Tank Vessel operators • Our Partnerships. We have unmatched partnerships with a fueling. Millions of gallons of fuel are transferred from Ship to Barge vast array of companies to support our program, providing and Ship to Ship in the offshore marine environment during the • Tank barge operators a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as layers of ice-free season for delivery to the coastal communities throughout resources no single company can ever hope to obtain alone. the region. Each delivery is unique in the destination, draught • Alaska Marine Pilots We do not rely on specific assets that could become a single restrictions, fuel type, facility capacity, environmental factors, and point of failure, nor are we burdened with the large expenses seasonality of ice. • Alaska Chadux Corporation and debt in owning large capital assets. Protecting Alaska’s marine environment through a comprehensive • Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network • Alaska Experience. Our team of professionals have been oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response program is working in Alaska for almost three decades. No other APC paramount for the mutual benefit of all tanker lightering operators. • U.S. Coast Guard provider, with its team of strategic partners, has the same Developing a process to continually review lightering operations level of experience in preventing and responding to oil spill and establish mutually agreed to Best Practices and standards of • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, response incidents in the remote regions of Western Alaska.