Repairs to a sister ship have been delayed because technicians can’t travel to fix it from the Lower 48.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Alaska state officials seek authority to disperse $50M in federal fisheries relief
The state’s plan will likely be overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. But Alaska officials and lawmakers have been pushing for the state to cut the checks directly.
Coast Guard details blackout that left Princess cruise ship adrift in Juneau
The Coast Guard found that a combination of mechanical breakdown and human error caused the Princess Cruises ship to lose power as it tried to maneuver out of Juneau’s Gastineau Channel.
Alaska’s ferry fans feel shortchanged by state’s federal funding request
Critics say Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s request for federal funds prioritizes highways and bridges over fixing the state’s aging ferry fleet.
No one on state ferries — passengers or crew — required to wear masks
Masks and other face coverings won’t be made mandatory for passengers and crew aboard state ferries.
Invested across Southeast Alaska, Norwegian Cruise Line seeks to raise $2B to stay afloat
Norwegian Cruise Line is telling investors it’s raising $2 billion through a combination of stock offerings and private bonds that would be paid back first in the event of the cruise giant going bankrupt.