The Exxon Valdez oil spill, a significant environmental disaster, forever altered Prince William Sound and reshaped maritime law. This book, “The Exxon Valdez,” examines the 1989 catastrophe, detailing the navigation errors and regulatory oversights that led to the grounding of the tanker.
The book chronicles the extensive environmental impact, including the deaths of countless seabirds and marine mammals, along with the contamination of fisheries. It also explores the economic and psychological toll on Alaskan communities.
The book highlights the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, landmark legislation designed to prevent future spills. This Act brought about significant changes in tanker design and crew training.
Using a fact-based narrative approach, the book weaves together historical accounts, scientific data, and legal analyses. It progresses from the operational context of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System and the events of the spill to the environmental devastation, economic consequences, and regulatory reforms.
