Back under the control of the Port of Seattle, the Smith Cove facility served as a trans-shipment point for the construction of the Alaska Pipeline. Chempro took over the Navy's oil processing facilities at the cove.
The Smith Cove facility was repurposed to serve as a crucial hub for transporting materials related to the construction of the Alaska Pipeline after being returned to the Port of Seattle's management.  Chempro assumed responsibility for the Navy's oil processing operations in the cove.