Additional work, vendor delays and supply chain issues extend time at shipyard. (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) –- Marine Vessel Kennicott, the workhorse of Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS), heads into the Ketchikan shipyard for overhaul on Thursday, January 14. AMHS estimates that the overhaul will take longer than originally scheduled due to the extent of work needed, […]
Mid-May return tentatively planned for Columbia, Kennicott and Tustumena (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) vessels, M/V Columbia, M/V Kennicott, and M/V Tustumena were scheduled to leave the Ketchikan Shipyard and resume service in mid-April and early May 2020. For the safety of AMHS employees and to reduce the potential spread of […]
Vessel requires inspection and repair in shipyard before returning to service (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is canceling sailings on the M/V Matanuska through Sunday, March 1. New issues with the reduction gear system have been identified and the manufacturer and contractor need the vessel to travel to the Ketchikan shipyard […]