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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2001-001 \ I::n lo~ ; le,vrd O-ffVn VC(~ (II pbc('cO 0v\ ,\C~ O:c Q J\(~a, . Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Boa~ - C/v{1fr ~ Resolution 2001-01 G A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSIST TUGS AND ESCORT VESSELS IN THE SEWARD AREA (Wille) Wh eas, the residents of City of Seward rely upon the employment pportunities and businesses located on the waterfront within the city limits. any businesses operate solely on the waterfront and afe usable dock space. Whereas, they revolve aroun Whereas, Larg motor vessels are not fail safe and incidents involving these vessels ar not uncommon. Whereas, Most of th oreign flagged ships currently calling on the Port of Seward do not use assist d escort vessels, with the exception of one of the major cruise lines. Whereas, The United States Coast Guard does not require the reporting or documenting of "close calls near misses." Whereas, Several incidents, collisi s and casualties have been reported in the city of Seward limits and the sta of Alaska. Whereas, The City of Seward, its business and its citizens would endure substantial economic hardships if any of thes local facilities were substantially damaged. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD: Section 1. The board recognizes the importance of intact pier fa . ities to local waterfront businesses and the employment they provide. Section 2. The City of Seward suggests that foreign flagged ships over 500 gross ton use assist tugs and escort vessels. '^' \ Section 3. Th, board requests that the Seward City Council pass a similar resolution. \ ADOPTED BY T E PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD THIS FOURTH D Y OF APRIL 2001. RON WILLE CHAIRMAN \ \