In anticipation of the 2019 cruise season, Southeast marine pilots have been testing megaships in virtual reality. They’re concerned about one of the vessel’s maneuverability in tight spots and low speeds.
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National Park Service announces Glacier Bay cruise plan
The National Park Service says seven cruise lines have been approved to conduct day trips inside Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. The 10-year plan preserves the park’s two ships per day limit.
Juneau considers proposal to offer more shore power to cruise ships
Allowing more cruise ships to connect to shore power when they visit Juneau might mean less pollution and more money for the local electric utility. But could Alaska Electric Light & Power handle the increased volume?
Marine pilots put megaships to the test in Southeast Alaska
Some of the largest cruise ships in the world will be making regular port calls in Southeast Alaska in 2019. Before they arrive, Southeast marine pilots are running simulations to assess their performance through narrow straits and rough weather.
Defense seeks to limit access to visitation records in cruise ship murder case
The defense motion on behalf of Kenneth Manzanares was filed Thursday in Juneau Federal Court. His attorney filed a motion in the murder case to limit access to the defendant’s visitation records. The motion also restricts access to any calls and correspondence with him at Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
‘Suspicious death’ reported on cruise ship in Southeast Alaska
Investigators were headed to Juneau early Wednesday after a “suspicious death” occurred on a cruise ship, according to the FBI Anchorage division. Staci Feger-Pellessier, an FBI spokeswoman, said the death happened aboard a Princess Cruises liner.
Seahawks players aboard themed cruise in Juneau today
Princess Cruises’ 3,000-passenger Crown Princess left from Seattle Saturday for a weeklong, Seahawks-themed adventure.
Juneau has cruise industry feeling thirsty
Six cruise ships docked in Juneau at once can guzzle about 1 million gallons of water a day.
City plans to build sea walk extension this winter
Juneau residents may see a thousand-foot extension to the sea walk being built as soon as this winter.
Princess Cruises says video disproves guilt
The owners of the Star Princess cruise ship say that they have new video evidence that proves they are not responsible for ignoring a stranded fishing vessel 100 miles off the coast of South America in March.