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News on the Tustumena

received by the City of Seldovia – September 9

Dear Elected Official,

Work on the Tustumena is continuing at Seward Ship’s Drydock.  Replacement of undersize plate is proceeding, along with other welding, painting, insulating, and electrical work.  The planned launch date is still September 20, with sea trials and other in-water work to take place the remainder of September and the beginning of October.  AMHS is currently in the process of revising online schedules to reflect the Kennicott, in place of the Tustumena, operating in Southwest Alaska from October 1-15.  Travelers with existing reservations will be rebooked in the next two days, and online booking of the Kennicott will be available soon after.

Additionally, the department is soliciting proposals from professional naval architect firms for the design of the Tustumena replacement vessel.  We should have the design firm beginning preliminary design work later this year and look forward to working with the communities to help us develop the features that meet their needs.

Commissioner Patrick Kemp
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities