The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) is working with the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC), using a quantitative model we developed, to analyze tug escort requirements for oil tankers, articulated tug barges, and towed oil barges in Washington waters of the Salish Sea. The analysis will evaluate potential changes to escort requirements for their effects on oil spill risk. On April 4th at 0900 (PT) DOE will share the preliminary results. To register visit the DOE website.
