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AMHS Seeks Public Review of Summer 2015 Schedule
For Immediate Release: Sept. 9, 2014
Contact: Jeremy Woodrow, 907-465-8994, Jeremy.Woodrow@alaska.gov
AMHS Seeks Public Review of Summer 2015 Schedule
*Please note the conference code has changed*
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for the summer 2015 season has been placed on the AMHS website for public review. These documents can be accessed through a link on the homepage at FerryAlaska.com or directly through the following address: www.dot.state.ak.us/
This is an opportunity for communities to review and comment on the proposed schedule in consideration of community events. Written comments will be accepted via email atdot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov and by fax at 907-586-8365 prior to September 23, 2014.
A teleconference to hear comments and consider adjustments is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. for Southeast Alaska schedules and 1:30 p.m. for Southwest and Southcentral Alaska schedules.
The meeting will be held in Ketchikan at the Marine Engineering Facility 7037 North Tongass Highway for participants wishing to attend in person. The toll free number to participate in either teleconference is: 1-800-315-6338, conference code 03902#. The link to access the proposed schedule patterns is: www.dot.alaska.gov/amhs/share/
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 254 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 “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
Seldovia Bay Ferry Announces 2014 Schedule
by Ian McGaughey
The Seldovia Bay Ferry has announced its fifth season of operation beginning Friday, May 23 and running through Tuesday, September 2, 2014. The “Fast Ferry” will provide the quick, 45-minute trip between Homer and Seldovia twice a day aboard the modern, 150 passenger M/V Kachemak Voyager.
Operating Thursday through Monday, the Kachemak Voyager will run the same schedule as last year, departing Seldovia at 9:00am and 4:30pm, and Homer (Ramp 7) at 11:00am and 6:30pm. Extra travel dates to accommodate summer holidays include Tuesday, May 27and Tuesday, September 2.
One-way tickets will be $38 per person, plus taxes. Reservations are not required—travelers can
For more information please visit seldoviabayferry.
Seldovia Bay Ferry Extends The Schedule
by Robin Giossi
As a service to our communities, the 2013 season has been extended until further notice. Thank you to the dozens of people who responded to our survey. The new sailing schedule begins Friday, September 6th. Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the Kachemak Voyager will depart Seldovia for the 45-minute trip at 9:00am and 4:30pm, and depart Homer (Ramp 7) at 11:00am and 6:30pm. Passengers are asked to arrive 30 minutes before departure, more if transporting freight. Tickets can be purchased right on the vessel—reservations are not required. One-way tickets are $33 per person, plus taxes.
Sparse Visits To Seldovia by AMHS in June
by Jenny Chissus
OK, this is looking rather bleak for Seldovia. Just last week, we were looking at the schedule, and it appeared as though the Tustumena would make the return to service for the month of June – coming into our community a total of 8 times, in addition to serving Seldovia 3 times by the Kennicott, including service to Seldovia on the 4th of July!
The latest news, confirmed by looking at the calendar on the AMHS website (see below) is very disheartening for Seldovians and folks looking to come into Seldovia for a visit or summer returning residents of our community. With only two “middle of the night” sailings into Seldovia for the whole month of June – it is essential that you plan accordingly! If you have a vehicle on the “wrong” side for your future plans – please be sure to make your reservations and plan ahead!
Rod Hilts is heading over to the town hall meeting in Homer tonight that is hosting Senator Peter Micciche sen.peter.micciche@akleg.gov and our Representative Paul Seaton rep.paul.seaton@akleg.gov to voice the Seldovia Chamber of Commerce’s concern with this lack of transportation service to our community for the month of June. With only three sailings in May – this has been a tough time for transportation this year to Seldovia.
In addition to moving the Chainsaw Carving Competition from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend (partly because of the lack of ferry service) we have two additional events this year that are going to be hard hit by this schedule change: The Summer Solstice Music Festival – since the beginning of the festival is always kicked off with a Jam Session on the Tusty in route to Seldovia on Thursday, and the 4th of July, as the Chamber has selected “Celebrating AMHS 50 years of service” and we won’t be seeing the AMHS in Seldovia for the 4th as was previously scheduled.
We are thankful for the great service of the Alaska Marine Highway to Seldovia – but we are hopeful that the “powers that be” can empathize with us regarding the negative impact on our community (and others) due to this serious lack of service for half of our summer season, and come up with some better alternatives with the Kennicott while the Tusty is in dry dock for repairs and maintenance.
Perhaps on the 14th and the 28th the Kennicott could stop into Seldovia on their way to Homer in the mornings? Then stop by again on the way out of Homer on her way to Kodiak on the 15th and 29th? That way, folks could schedule some turn around times… just a thought!
If you have any further comments or thoughts, great ideas, etc., please feel free to contact Kerri Traudt, the Vessel Schedule Coordinator for the Alaska Marine Highway System.
907-228-7253 telephone
907-228-1513 fax
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
Seldovia Time
