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Alaska Marine Highway – 50th Anniversary Documentary
by AMHS
50th Anniversary Documentary – Sunday, 8:00pm
“Alaska’s Marine Highway,” a special documentary highlighting our state ferry service, will air Sunday, March 31st at 8:00pm statewide on 360 North television and online at 360north.org.
From the challenges of always changing weather to the spectacular scenery and the lifeline the ferry provides to dozens of Alaska coastal communities, the documentary highlights it all. Check out the trailer and other clips. Be sure to tune in to this golden anniversary special.
Kennicott to Provide Aleutian Chain Service
Press Release Contact: Jeremy Woodrow, 907-465-8994, Jeremy.Woodrow@alaska.gov
(JUNEAU, Alaska) –The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) today announced that the M/V Kennicott will sail the Aleutian chain run this spring in relief of the M/V Tustumena.
The M/V Tustumena will be delayed resuming service due to additional necessary repairs discovered during its Federal Capital Improvement Project this winter. The ferry, which normally sails the “chain run,” was scheduled to begin service April 20. AMHS now estimates the vessel to begin service in June.
“It’s unfortunate that the Tustumena will be delayed providing service to the chain this spring,” said AMHS General Manager Captain John Falvey. “Our staff will do the best we can to accommodate affected travelers, communities and businesses.”
The M/V Kennicott, which normally sails between Bellingham, Wash. and Southcentral Alaska, will sail a modified spring schedule to accommodate affected travelers throughout the region. The new sailing schedule for the M/V Kennicott will include one Aleutian chain run in April and another in May. The ferry will also provide service to Kodiak to support the May crab festival. AMHS staff is in the process of rebooking passengers and an updated schedule will be available online within the week.
Due to the size of the M/V Kennicott, the ferry will not be able to sail in relief to Akutan, False Pass, Chignik, Ouzinkie, Old Harbor and Port Lions.
“The Tustumena is truly a unique vessel and no other ferry in the state is capable of serving all of the communities that it calls on,” said Captain Falvey. “Fortunately the Kennicott can provide some relief while we work to get the Tustumena back online as soon as possible
An updated schedule will be available online within the week at FerryAlaska.com where travelers may book their travel on the rerouted ferry. AMHS staff is contacting affected passengers; for more information, please call your local terminal or the AMHS central reservations office at 1-907-465-3941 or toll free at 1-800-642-0066.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 255 airports, 11 ferries serving 35 communities, 5,619 miles of highway and 720 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Get Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
Kennicott Docks Port Side
by Jenny Chissus
Today, the Kennicott came in forward to our dock in Seldovia. Living directly across from the Ferry Dock, this was an unusual sight! Apparently, the starboard door is not functioning, so the ship needed to dock on the port side – which obviously limits the ability for larger vehicles to embark or disembark. The end of our pier doesn’t have enough room to maneuver for larger vehicles.
Fortunately, because of a group effort, the Crabpot Grocery’s delivery was made possible with the help from three smaller trucks! They had to fly in their perishables to preserve the quality – so stop by the Crabpot and support our local grocer who had to jump through extra hoops today!
AMHS Ferry Schedule Update
The Alaska Marine Highway has released the schedule for their arrival in Seldovia. Originally, the ferry was to arrive on Friday morning, but instead it will arrive in Seldovia on Saturday evening, January 5th at 10:00pm for a departure to Homer at 11:30pm. The ferry will do a quick turn around in Homer (leaving Homer Sunday morning around 6:15am) and arriving in Seldovia at 7:45am, Sunday January 6th. The AMHS ferry will leave Seldovia for Kodiak at 9:15am on Sunday.
To Recap:
- Kennicott arrives in Seldovia at 10:00pm Saturday night, January 5th
- Departs for Homer at 11:30pm Saturday night, January 5th
- Kennicott returns from Homer at 7:45am Sunday morning, January 6th
- Departs for Kodiak at 9:15am Sunday morning, January 6th
AMHS Ferry Arrival Delayed – Minimum 24 Hours
Seldovia Time
