Alaska Tanker Company: Ensuring Safe Transportation of ANS Crude Oil
The Alaska Tanker Company (ATC) specializes in transporting crude oil from Alaska's North Slope to Washington State and California. With a fleet including vessels like the Alaskan Frontier and Alaskan Explorer, ATC plays a critical role in the west coast oil supply. Committed to safety and environmental standards, ATC maintains a strong workforce, utilizing a multi-employer union to ensure better working conditions. The company emphasizes robust safety programs, injury prevention, and regulatory compliance while sharing lessons learned within the industry.
Alaska Tanker Company: Ensuring Safe Transportation of ANS Crude Oil
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Alaska Tanker Company Pacific States – British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force October 1, 2014
Alaska Tanker Company ATC’s Business: Transporting Alaska North Slope (ANS) Crude Oil • One in ten barrels of crude oil brought into Washington State and California are on ATC ships • Valdez • Our Workforce: Deck Officers MEBA Ashore SIU • Puget Sound • FLEET • Alaskan Frontier • Alaskan Explorer • Alaskan Navigator • Alaskan Legend • San Francisco • Long Beach • Multi-employer Union: lower pay; better working conditions Hawaii 2
Alaska Tanker Company Crude Oil Spills 3
Alaska Tanker Company Injury Frequency Comparison – Injuries per 200,000 Hours Through September 2014 Broken finger. Employee back to work. 1 LTI in 18 million man hours Note: 2004 onward includes all contractors, excluding dry-dock.
Alaska Tanker Company Safety, Environmental & Quality Standards – Beyond What is Required! 5
Alaska Tanker Company Performance Model Systems & Processes Operations Integrity Operations Integrity Quality Performance • Behaviors & Relationships • EI • Wellness • Mindfulness Roles & Responsibilities 6
Enforce Regulatory Requirements. NOVs, Admin Orders, Fines. Share Lessons Learned. Prevention Focused Conferences. Policies , Support Collaboration Procedures , and Safety Safety Program Programs Participation Development & Implementation Powerful Anecdotal Enhanced Communications Storytelling Management Team Commitment Commitment Commitment Alaska Tanker Company Effective Interaction with Industry . . l Incident Rate Injury . Personal + + 7