Alan Sorum
Alan Sorum is the Maritime Operations Project Manager for the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens' Advisory Council (PWSRCAC). Alan is the past Manager for the Municipality of Skagway and Port Director and Harbormaster for the City of Valdez, Alaska. He worked as the Valdez Harbormaster for seven years and has also worked for the Ports of Wrangell and Whittier, Alaska.
Alan and his wife Ruth love to explore the north. They like traveling to places less visited than most.
Sorum has been extensively involved with port and harbor planning efforts. The most recent projects have been development of a marine center concept for the City of Valdez, a port operations plan for the Native Village of Eyak and an online marina employee training program with the University of Alaska Southeast.
Alan holds a Bachelor of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Alaska Southeast and a Master of Art in Rural Development from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Alan has been admitted to the Master of Public Health Program at the University of Alaska Anchorage. During 2005 he qualified for the Certified Marina Manager designation from the International Marina Institute.
Alan Sorum is the a Past President of the Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators (AAHPA), a board member of the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association, a board member of the Alaska State Science and Technology Fair and a board member of the Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council.
Boating is a way of life here in coastal Alaska. Alan holds a Coast Guard Masters License, and is involved with commercial and recreational boating, kayaking and rafting. A person can never have too many boats here!
Latest Articles
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Boaters Should be Vigilant of Cyanobacterial Blooms in Lake Water
Recent research shows that water quality compromised by blooms of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be in part recognized by its musty odor.
Sep 21, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Operation Yukon Coastie 2010
This summer members of Team Coast Guard in Alaska begin a boating safety program aimed at residents of several remote villages found along the Yukon River.
Sep 16, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Noteworthy Boating Applications for the Apple iPad
Apple's iPad offers some interesting options for boaters and they aren't limited to just the boating geeks out there.
Aug 23, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Preventing Fuel Overflow from Vent Lines During Refueling
Fuel tank vent lines can overflow during boat refueling operations. There are several ways to prevent this type of a fuel spill.
Aug 5, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Research Highlights the Deadliest Fisheries in the United States
Alaska's Bering Sea crab fishery is known for its dangerous work. Research shows that it isn't the only fishery that can put fishermen at risk of injury.
Aug 4, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Coast Guard 2009 Boating Statistics Report Increased Fatalities
While the number of boating accidents decreased in 2009, there was an increase in related fatalities. Most accident victims were not wearing a life jacket.
Aug 3, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Become a Better Boater by Joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Joining the Coast Guard Auxiliary is a great way to become a better boater and give something back to the community.
Jul 30, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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The Wave Watcher's Companion
Boaters have a natural and necessary interest in waves. Gavin Pretor-Pinney takes this interest and turns it in great ways with The Wave Watcher's Companion
Jul 29, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Safe Conduct of Vessels Under the NavRules and Defensive Kayaking
Boaters need to conduct their operations safely under the navigation rules. Many boaters, including kayakers, don't understand the rules apply to kayaks.
Jul 29, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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Bullseye Decklights May Pose Fire Risk
Each year some boaters experience fires aboard caused by sunlight being focused through domed decklights, better known to many as bullseyes.
Jul 8, 2010
- Alan Sorum
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