Alaska’s ferry link with Prince Rupert, British Columbia is on pace to resume next May following a tentative agreement between customs officials in both countries. State officials also plan to modify one of its two idle Alaska Class Ferries yet remain mum on the fate of the mainliner Malaspina that remains tied up at Ward Cove’s private dock for $38,500 a month.
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Alaska Marine Highway System has until Oct. 1 to secure armed backup for U.S. customs agents working in Prince Rupert’s ferry terminal. The state plans to contract with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to provide security for U.S. agents.
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Alaska officials have no plans to convert state ferries to electrical power. But they’re installing engines that could use natural gas as well as diesel.
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The state ferry Taku will keep its name – and possibly its job — after it leaves Alaska. But it could also be cut up for scrap.
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Southeast Alaska saw some major trends and events in 2017. They ranged from cruise ship passenger increases to budget decreases to labor battles to murder investigations.
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Gov. Walker’s budget fills a gap that could have shut the ferry system down for much of the spring. It also provides nearly level funding for the next year.
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The state ferry Taku is not hip enough for Portland. A company based there that submitted the winning bid earlier this fall withdrew. The new top bidder is from Dubai.
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Next summer’s ferry schedule will be similar to this year’s. Ships will change, but not the amount of service. It all depends on state funding.
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