Shell Oil spokesperson Curtis Smith says he can't say why BP passed on the use of its cleanup vessel, the Nanuq -- but that it's still available if the company changes its mind. (Shawn Wilson/KTUU-DT)

Shell Oil spokesperson Curtis Smith says he can't say why BP passed on the use of its cleanup vessel, the Nanuq -- but that it's still available if the company changes its mind. (Shawn Wilson/KTUU-DT)
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Shell Oil spokesperson Curtis Smith says he can't say why BP passed on the use of its cleanup vessel, the Nanuq -- but that it's still available if the company changes its mind. (Shawn Wilson/KTUU-DT)

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