For now, the Kennicott is scheduled to be laid up all summer pending crew. That would leave a schedule very similar to this past summer.
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Ferry officials seek input for longterm planning
The Alaska Marine Highway System has too many old ships, and too few people to operate them.
After a false start, Alaska prepares to solicit bids for new mainline ferry
The Alaska Department of Transportation expects to issue a new request for proposals from American shipyards next month to replace the Tustumena.
Alaska Marine Highway System plans for 3 new ferries in 4 years
Only six ferries are running this summer. There are no reserve ferries on standby for emergencies or unplanned maintenance needs.
Alaska’s new ferry director says reliability is his priority
For the last six years, Tornga served as a senior vice president with Kirby Offshore Marine in Houston, Texas.
Alaska’s state ferry system hires a new boss
Since 2017, Craig Tornga has served as a senior vice president with Kirby Offshore Marine in Houston, Texas.