Recent Articles
AMHS Ferry Arrival Delayed – Minimum 24 Hours
by Captain Anthony Karvelas
The Kennicott is delayed today in Yakutat, Tuesday 1/1/13, due to vessel vehicle elevator issues. Presently the engineering department is attempting to troubleshoot the failure; an electrical technician from Juneau and an elevator technician from Anchorage are also being flown in tomorrow afternoon. The best estimate on the duration of this delay is expected to be at least 24 hours; updates will be posted when they become available.
A gale in the Gulf of Alaska is building seas to 30ft throughout today. The weather is expected to diminish late tonight and not interfere with tomorrows expected departure to Whittier.
Fireworks Cancelled – Until Further Notice
by Jenny Chissus
Alvin just called to confirm that the fireworks celebration is cancelled for this evening, and until further notice. The weather is so poor, and unfortunately it doesn’t look like it is getting any better anytime soon. They have the fuses dried out, and is hopeful they will be fine, but another wet night would do them in for good!
Please help us pass the word on to folks that the fireworks show isn’t going to happen tonight – and check back here as we will let you know when it will be rescheduled, on a drier and calmer evening!
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