Nuka Research was contracted by the Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) to compile information on vessel traffic in Cook Inlet, building on analyses from 2010 and 2011-2020. Using 2021-2024 Automatic Identification System (AIS) data from the Marine Exchange of Alaska, the study identified 747 vessels operating in the Inlet. Fishing vessels made up … Read more
Figure created by Nuka Research, displaying vessel density in Cook Inlet between 2011 and 2020. The Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council (CIRCAC) contracted Nuka Research to produce a characterization report of vessel activity in Cook Inlet for 2011-2020. Using Automatic Identification System (AIS) data, this report identified the movements of various vessel types and … Read more
The Cook Inlet Harbor Safety Committee (CIHSC) was established based on a recommendation from the Cook Inlet Marine Risk Assessment and the desire in the maritime community to have a productive forum for marine safety issues specific to Cook Inlet, Alaska. Nuka Research facilitates committee and board meetings, manages meeting logistics and scheduling, and provides technical input … Read more