January 2025 Committee Vacancy Announcement
The Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee is seeking members to fill a number of vacancies in the Committee's stakeholder seats. The...
Jan 6
Marine Safety Alert - Counterfeit Pilot Ladders: Importance of Verifying Genuine SOLAS-approved Equipment
The USCG released a statement urging ship owners and operators to thoroughly inspect pilot ladders to ensure vessels are outfitted with...
Jan 2
Activation of the Operating Guidelines for Ice Conditions in Upper Cook Inlet, effective December 4, 2024
In consultation with SWAPA, the US Coast Guard COTP has activated Ice Guidelines for Upper Cook Inlet (Anchorage). Â This is for upper...
Dec 5, 2024
On the Waterfront – Meet the Members of the Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee!
Steve "Vinnie" Catalano is the Director of Operations and Shaylon Cochran is the Director of Communications and Public Outreach at the...
Nov 25, 2024
On the Waterfront – Meet the Members of the Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee!
Captain Justin Theriot is a marine supervisor at Alaska Clean Seas and holds the alternate At-Large seat on the Cook Inlet HSC. Â Alaska...
Nov 22, 2024
Vessel Operators Briefed on Tsunami Risks in Upper Cook Inlet
April 26, 2024 ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- State and federal tsunami experts presented recent research to the Cook Inlet Harbor Safety...
May 2, 2024
Deactivation of the Operating Guidelines for Ice Conditions in Cook Inlet, effective April 12, 2024
Effective tomorrow, April 12th, Ice Guidelines will be turned off for all Cook Inlet. The hot wash for operators will take place on May...
Apr 12, 2024
Deactivation of the Operating Guidelines for Ice Conditions in Lower Cook Inlet, effective April 2, 2024
The U.S. Coast Guard is deactivating the Operating Guidelines for Ice Conditions in Lower Cook Inlet, effective April 2, 2024. The...
Apr 6, 2024
"To keep whales safe, Coast Guard launches boat alert system in Seattle"
There has been various interest around whale strikes in Cook Inlet, and the CIHSC has been following the topic for guidance developed by...
Feb 22, 2024
