Unalaska, AK – More than 4,500 marine vessels pass through the Aleutian Islands annually. The harsh weather and the unique environment put the area at high risk from oil spills and accidents. After the M/V Selendang Ayu grounded in 2004, spilling 336 thousand gallons of fuel near Unimak Island, a court settlement specified that funds be allocated for a risk assessment of ship accidents and spills in the area. A design for that assessment was released Thursday. KIAL's Anne Hillman has more.