Instead, schedules have been changed, with new plans for the future already being implemented: Masks are now "highly recommended," per the Department of Transportation capacity on state ferries has been reduce to one third of the maximum, in order to promote social distancing passengers must complete health checks before boarding and even more cleaning will take place, every day, for the health and safety of those on board. Multiple dayboats and mainline routes generally cover communities from all the way over in Dutch Harbor, up the Aleutian Islands chain, through Southcentral and down, all the way to Bellingham, Washington. "We were (at one point) only running two vessels. "Bringing ferry service back online is an important part of reopening part of Alaska's economy," said Sam Dapcevich, the public information officer for the Alaska Marine Highway System. In some cases, certain communities were left off the normal schedule. While AMHS usually has a whole fleet of ships going up and down the coast this time of year, each of them packed with people and goods, the agency has been forced to make changes, many of them due to the pandemic.
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The toll-free number for joining both teleconferences is: 1-51, access code 279613.įor those wishing to attend in person, the meetings will take place at the AMHS central office at 7559 North Tongass Highway in Ketchikan.Įditor’s Note: This article has been updated to clarify that Sitka will have a 76-day gap with no ferries.Coronavirus concerns have had effects on sectors across the state, and the pandemic did not leave the Alaska Marine Highway System out, triggering changes throughout the ferry system and even leaving some communities to make do with what they have. September 2 for Southeast routes and at 1:30 p.m. Written comments are being accepted through August 31 via email at A public teleconference to hear testimony about proposed sailings and suggestions for adjustments is scheduled for 10 a.m. About 80 percent of passenger embarkations at Cordova were by Alaska residents.
Statistics show that in 2014, more than 24,000 Alaska ferry passengers and 10,000 vehicles embarked and/or disembarked in Cordova.
It says state officials are also seeking to resume links with Prince Rupert, British Columbia, if outstanding issues with U.S. This anecdote conveys the vastness of the roadless areas surrounding Cordova and the possibility for adventure in the region. Summer 2022 draft schedule out for commentīut that could change under a draft summer schedule recently released. The fleet’s largest ship, the Columbia, will also remain tied up as a cost-savings measure. That’ll allow it to sail for longer than 12 hours between ports extending its range and flexibility. It’s being fitted with space for crew quarters later this year. Select an upcoming Alaska Marine Highway cruise itinerary list below to find a Alaska Marine Highway sailing itinerary by cruise area and ship. Its sister ship Hubbard has yet to enter service. Alaska Marine Highway Cruise Itineraries. The Tazlina remains tied up at Juneau’s Auke Bay terminal. Neither of the $60 million Alaska Class Ferries will be running. But the community will have more than 10-week gap in service with no ferries from late September until early December. Sitka also will receive an additional northbound sailing each month, he added.
And a once-monthly trip between Juneau and Kake was added in October and November while the mainliner Matanuska is being overhauled, AMHS spokesman Sam Dapcevich said via email. Now it aligns for two regional basketball tournaments. Transportation officials said they tweaked the final schedule following public comment received in July. It runs from October 1 through the first week in May.Īt most there will be five vessels running and with upcoming maintenance scheduled some communities will see long gaps between ferries especially in January and February when both the LeConte and Kennicott will be overhauled. The state Department of Transportation released its seven-month schedule on Thursday. (Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)īooking is now open for winter ferry service on the Alaska Marine Highway System. The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry LeConte sails north in Scow Bay near Petersburg on June 15, 2020.
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