Sailings from Cascade Point would increase service in N. Lynn Canal. (JUNEAU, Alaska) — Alaskans traveling in Northern Lynn Canal could see more frequent sailings if evaluations show that building an Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Cascade Point, is feasible. Alaska DOT&PF and Goldbelt, Inc signed an agreement today to work cooperatively on feasibility […]
Ketchikan shipyard welders worked extended hours to replace and repair damaged steel, other repairs remain. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – Welders in the Ketchikan Shipyard worked extended hours to replace and repair damaged steel on the M/V Matanuska, a critical component in the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS). The ship serves Bellingham, Juneau, Haines and Skagway, among […]
Design to include AMHS berth, dockside amenities, & berths for commercial ships (ANCHORAGE) – Skagway has seen a steady uptick in commercial and recreational marine vessel traffic and is taking the first steps to upgrade its dock facilities. The Borough of Skagway has entered into an agreement with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities […]
M/V Columbia will pick up Matanuska sailings on April 14. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is cancelling sailings on the M/V Matanuska through Tuesday, April 14, at which time the M/V Columbia is anticipated to assume the sailings originally scheduled for the Matanuska. Last month, issues with the reduction gear system […]