
NOAA's 2021 Hydrographic Survey Plans
I am excited to be able to share with you all the new link to NOAA's Hydrographic Survey Plans for 2021. The link directly to the Alaska...

Deactivation of Lower Cook Inlet Ice Conditions
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, the Captain of the Port has deactivated Lower Cook Inlet Condition A of the 2020-2021...

NOAA Custom Chart Update
Coast Survey has released an update of our NOAA Custom Chart (NCC) tool! While we're still not at our final version, based on user...

Navigation Advisory - Activation of Lower Cook Inlet Ice Guidelines
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) for Western Alaska has implemented the Operating Guidelines for Ice Conditions for the...

Ship Docking without a tug...
Many have wondered how you can dock a ship without a tug. This video shows an example of a Captain docking a large vessel in extreme...

Arctic Shield - Sector Anchorage MSTF Final Report
The Marine Safety Task Force Report (12MB PDF) has been finalized for your viewing pleasure, and widest dissemination. We look forward...

5 Things to Know about the end of Traditional NOAA Paper Nautical Chart Production
NOAA is seeking feedback from chart users and companies that provide products and services based on NOAA raster and electronic...
Comments needed on proposed termination of USCG NAVTEX broadcast
The United States Coast Guard is requesting comments on their proposed termination of MF NAVTEX broadcasts nationwide, including those...
Public Engagement Opportunity in Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Pipelines Project
Public Engagement Opportunity in Cook Inlet Oil and Gas Pipelines Project Workshop on Cook Inlet Pipelines Announced [KENAI, ALASKA,...