Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.
Tag: Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)
Alaska Department of Transportation Proposes Study of Ferry Terminal in Hyder
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities wants to study a new ferry terminal in Hyder for alternative access to Canada.
Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
MV Columbia is the first Alaska Marine Highway System vessel to offer free, ship-wide WiFi; federal funding means other vessels will follow.
Alaska DOT&PF Receives $177.4 Million Grant to Modernize Ferry Services
Federal grants include $106.4 million to replace MV Tustumena, $66 million for system-wide improvements, and $5 million for onboard Wifi.
Federal Transit Administration Awards Alaska $131 Million for Ferry Service
More than $700 million in federal funding has been directed toward the Alaska Marine Highway System this year. This round of funding will help restore rural ferry service and replace the M/V Tustumena.
Newest State Ferry MV Hubbard Formally Christened
A month into its debut season, the newest ferry in the Alaska Marine Highway System was formally christened by First Lady Rose Dunleavy as MV Hubbard.
Improvements Ahead for the Alaska Marine Highway System
In 2023 the Alaska Marine Highway System is undergoing changes to to serve coastal communities more efficiently, including replacing and modernizing vessels and potential updates to ferry dock infrastructure.
New Director Takes the Helm of State Ferry System
Craig Tornga has been appointed the state ferry system’s new Marine Director, a position formerly known as general manager and held for twenty years by the recently retired Captain John Falvey.
Cordova, Tatitlek, and Chenega Awarded Ferry Dock Funding
A $28.2 million federal grant lets three Prince William Sound communities modify docks to enable newer state ferries to serve them.
Marine Highway Plan Includes New Ferry
An infrastructure plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System includes significant capital investments, such as a new ocean-class vessel to replace the 57-year old ferry Tustumena.