Alaska Online Public Notices #LAS 36190

Seasonal Winter Storage of Marine Vessels in Bethel, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the seasonal winter storage of marine vessels in Bethel, Alaska, requested by Vitus Marine LLC and Vitus Energy LLC. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources - Division of Mining, Land and Water - Southcentral Regional Land Office / Northern Region Land Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Vitus Marine LLC (applicant) - Vitus Energy LLC (applicant) - Products/Services Requested: - Seasonal winter storage of two marine barges (Riverways-14 and Cauneq) and one tug boat (Lomavik) - Storage on approximately 0.5 to 1 acre of state land at Steamboat Slough near Bethel, Alaska - No cargo operations, fueling, maintenance, or occupancy during storage - Only operational quantities of fuel and lubricants retained for vessel layup and winterization - Compliance with approved spill prevention and environmental plans - Access by tug and skiff; restricted public access for safety - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No land-disturbing activities, waste generation, or temporary structures proposed - Vessels must remain stationary and unoccupied - All hazardous materials secured according to spill prevention plans - Minimal disturbance to natural shoreline - Multi-year seasonal use, with storage each winter for up to five years

Description

The Southcentral Regional Land Office has received an application from Vitus Energy, LLC for seasonal winter storage of two marine barges and one tug boat within Steamboat Slough near Bethel, Alaska. The vessels will be stored during the annual non-operational winter period and will not be used for cargo operations, fueling, maintenance, or occupancy while in storage. The proposed storage period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031. The public is invited to comment on this activity before a decision is made.

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