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Title: Marine accident report - grounding of the US Tankship EXXON Valdez on Bligh Reef, Prince William Sound, Near Valdez, Alaska, March 24, 1989

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6351715

The report explains the grounding of the U.S. Tankship EXXON VALDEZ near Valdez, Alaska on March 24, 1989. The safety issues discussed in the report are the vessel's navigation watch, the role of human factors, manning standards, the company's drug/alcohol testing and rehabilitation program, drug/alcohol testing, vessel traffic service, and oil spill response.

Research Organization:
National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, DC (USA). Bureau of Accident Investigation
OSTI ID:
6351715
Report Number(s):
PB-90-916405/XAB; NTSB/MAR-90/04
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Paper copy available on Standing Order, Deposit Account required (minimum deposit $100 North American Continent; all others $200). Single copies also available in paper copy or microfiche
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English