NOAA awards $95.4M contract for technology upgrades, essential maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson

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NOAA awards $95.4M contract for technology upgrades, essential maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson

NOAA has awarded $95,408,666 to JAG Alaska, Inc. from Seward, Alaska, to complete expanded upgrades and maintenance on NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson. Following the 2026 field season, the ship will go into a year-long maintenance period.  NOAA is working to maximize the service life of each of its vessels through long-term maintenance planning and tracking. […]

DOT&PF Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Along Steese, Richardson & Alaska Highways

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DOT&PF Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Along Steese, Richardson & Alaska Highways

[content id=”79272″] Ore haul puts a focus on needed upgrades to the route (Fairbanks, Alaska) — Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is taking immediate steps to enhance highway safety along the Alaska, Steese and Richardson Highways in preparation for the planned Tetlin to Ft. Knox ore haul, scheduled to start in January 2024. […]