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Tag: Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)

Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan

Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan

by Dimitra Lavrakas | May 7, 2025 | Featured, Government, News, Transportation

Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.

Alaska Department of Transportation Proposes Study of Ferry Terminal in Hyder

Alaska Department of Transportation Proposes Study of Ferry Terminal in Hyder

by alaskabusiness | Mar 27, 2025 | Government, News, Transportation

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

Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia

by alaskabusiness | Jan 14, 2025 | News, Tourism, Transportation

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

Alaska DOT&PF Receives $177.4 Million Grant to Modernize Ferry Services

by alaskabusiness | Sep 20, 2024 | Government, News, Transportation

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

Federal Transit Administration Awards Alaska $131 Million for Ferry Service

by alaskabusiness | Dec 6, 2023 | Government, News, Transportation

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

Newest State Ferry MV Hubbard Formally Christened

by alaskabusiness | Jun 28, 2023 | News, Transportation

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

Improvements Ahead for the Alaska Marine Highway System

by Vanessa Orr | Jun 16, 2023 | Magazine, Transportation

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

New Director Takes the Helm of State Ferry System

by alaskabusiness | Apr 10, 2023 | Government, Right Moves, Transportation

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

Cordova, Tatitlek, and Chenega Awarded Ferry Dock Funding

by alaskabusiness | Nov 10, 2022 | Construction, Government, News, Transportation

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

Marine Highway Plan Includes New Ferry

by alaskabusiness | Dec 7, 2021 | Government, News, Transportation

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.

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