TUG USAGE FOR ESCORT AND RESCUE TOWINGIN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, ALASKA

摘要

The second part of the Prince William Sound Disabled Tanker Towing Study wasundertaken to evaluate, using computer simulations, the capability of existing escortvessels in Prince William Sound, Alaska, and to examine alternatives that could enhanceescort and rescue towing capabilities. The study was undertaken by The GlostenAssociates, Inc., the Maritime Simulation Centre the Netherlands, and the MaritimeResearch Institute Netherlands on behalf of the Disabled Tanker Towing Study Group. Abrief discussion of the project background, methodology, and results is contained herein.