Alaska moves to award $350M contract to replace 62-year-old Tustumena ferry

Alaska transportation officials on Tuesday identified the likely winner of a bidding process for building a $350 million vessel to replace the state's 62-year-old Tustumena ferry. The M/V ...
Alaska Dispatch News

Federal funding makes a new Alaska state ferry possible — but not guaranteed

SEWARD — The M/V Tustumena is preparing for its 60th birthday party. This summer, the iconic Alaska state ferry will celebrate six decades since it went into service. In that time, the vessel has ...
Alaska Public Media

Alaska board recommends retiring state ferry Matanuska

Alaska’s oldest ferry is too expensive to repair, according to officials with the Alaska Marine Highway System, who say it would cost millions to fix the 62-year-old Matanuska. Craig Tornga, the ...
Juneau Empire

Advisory board recommends ending Matanuska’s career with state ferry system

The public advisory board for the Alaska Marine Highway System has recommended that the state call an end to the Matanuska’s 53-year career in the fleet. The final decision whether to sell the ...