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Post by WettCoast on Dec 30, 2022 13:16:49 GMT -8
I'm very weak on AMHS stuff, but I think one of their boats are in the inner harbour right now. Which "inner harbour"? Victoria? Perhaps you saw this vessel which looks a bit like it could be an AMHS vessel.
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Post by Ollie on Dec 30, 2022 17:25:41 GMT -8
I'm very weak on AMHS stuff, but I think one of their boats are in the inner harbour right now. Just thought I'de post this if anybody cares/ is around. That might be the E.l Bartlett in Vancouver inner harbour
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Jan 14, 2023 22:59:33 GMT -8
Is any talk about replace of Mainline Spaulding designed vessel in Alaska Marine Highway fleet
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jan 27, 2023 20:35:41 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 28, 2023 11:16:47 GMT -8
Finally some good news for AMHS. Thanks for sharing this information.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Feb 25, 2023 1:27:27 GMT -8
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 11, 2023 10:17:44 GMT -8
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Post by paulvanb on Apr 16, 2023 10:19:40 GMT -8
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Post by SS San Mateo on Jul 2, 2023 12:08:14 GMT -8
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 2, 2023 13:59:32 GMT -8
..... and we thought B.C. Ferries was inept! State legislators in Alaska should be concerned.
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 2, 2023 15:01:48 GMT -8
..... and we thought B.C. Ferries was inept! State legislators in Alaska should be concerned. All three ferry systems along the North American west coast are having a difficult time recruiting staff, especially skilled (ticketed) mariners.
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Post by Starsteward on Jul 3, 2023 8:25:47 GMT -8
..... and we thought B.C. Ferries was inept! State legislators in Alaska should be concerned. All three ferry systems along the North American west coast are having a difficult time recruiting staff, especially skilled (ticketed) mariners. So true.
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Post by Name Omitted on Jul 3, 2023 20:18:34 GMT -8
..... and we thought B.C. Ferries was inept! State legislators in Alaska should be concerned. The legislature can't do a damned thing about it until we have a new governor. Alaska's governor has a very strong line-item-veto power, and our feckless legislature can't block him even on popular programs with a state-wide constituency. You'd have to be mad or desperate to take a job with the AMHS right now.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Oct 7, 2023 15:41:32 GMT -8
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Post by SS San Mateo on Dec 22, 2023 12:41:05 GMT -8
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Post by Ollie on Jan 13, 2024 19:38:19 GMT -8
Why is the Columbia and Matanuska not in service this year? Are they going to return to service?
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Post by articulated on Jan 13, 2024 21:06:22 GMT -8
Why is the Columbia and Matanuska not in service this year? Are they going to return to service? The schedules are only posted until April 2024; schedules for May and the summer season have yet to be released. As it is the off season, they are only using one vessel ( Kennicott) for the mainline run right now. As detailed on the Fleet Status page, Columbia is in its scheduled overhaul period until early May, when it will reenter service in time for the busier summer season. It still seems like Matanuska is laid up for the foreseeable future, as I haven't seen any news in the past nearly year relating to it receiving the repairs it needs. Ideally, there should be two mainline vessels operating even in the off-season, but AMHS doesn't have enough budget, staff, or equipment available. Refits are required in the off-season, which is why only one of the two functioning mainline vessels is operating now. Let's hope there are no serious mechanical breakdowns this summer, because without the Matanuska available there is a 0% contingency if anything breaks down.
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Post by ancflyer on Jan 22, 2024 18:09:35 GMT -8
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Post by trainguru on Feb 11, 2024 3:34:27 GMT -8
Why is the Columbia and Matanuska not in service this year? Are they going to return to service? The schedules are only posted until April 2024; schedules for May and the summer season have yet to be released. As it is the off season, they are only using one vessel ( Kennicott) for the mainline run right now. As detailed on the Fleet Status page, Columbia is in its scheduled overhaul period until early May, when it will reenter service in time for the busier summer season. It still seems like Matanuska is laid up for the foreseeable future, as I haven't seen any news in the past nearly year relating to it receiving the repairs it needs. Ideally, there should be two mainline vessels operating even in the off-season, but AMHS doesn't have enough budget, staff, or equipment available. Refits are required in the off-season, which is why only one of the two functioning mainline vessels is operating now. Let's hope there are no serious mechanical breakdowns this summer, because without the Matanuska available there is a 0% contingency if anything breaks down. Does it appear that Matanuska's days are numbered at AMHS with it being laid-up? Are Mat and Columbia still even SOLAS compliant?
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Post by SS San Mateo on Feb 13, 2024 19:07:57 GMT -8
State ferry system in third year of crew shortageswww.juneauempire.com/news/state-ferry-system-in-third-year-of-crew-shortages/It looks like the Kennicott will be out of service for the Summer schedule. Also: The LeConte will be in the yard longer than scheduled due to "rotten steel". Day room addition to the Tazlina is scheduled to go out to bid in March. The Columbia will get upgrades to the controllable-pitch propellers system in 2025. The Kennicott will get upgraded generators in 2025.
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Post by ancflyer on Mar 29, 2024 5:45:54 GMT -8
The hits keep coming for AMHS, the one and only Cross Gulf crossing is cancelled . . . yesterday. Engine on one of Kennicott's lifeboats is fubared, and it'll be a month getting a new one from Europe. So no open ocean sailing for her. They cancelled anyone leaving Bellingham that was going past Haines with less than two hours until sailing time.
AMHS continues to disappoint the state in a big way. Sad state.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 29, 2024 6:46:17 GMT -8
The hits keep coming for AMHS, the one and only Cross Gulf crossing is cancelled . . . yesterday. Engine on one of Kennicott's lifeboats is fubared, and it'll be a month getting a new one from Europe. So no open ocean sailing for her. They cancelled anyone leaving Bellingham that was going past Haines with less than two hours until sailing time. AMHS continues to disappoint the state in a big way. Sad state. I don't believe that there.... was a cross gulf sailing this week or anything? The Kennicott has just been doing the standard 3.5 day up/back from Bellingham, not the cross gulf service right now. When was this? I knew they were going to be cancelled this summer, is that what you were referring to?
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Post by SS San Mateo on Mar 29, 2024 7:34:41 GMT -8
The hits keep coming for AMHS, the one and only Cross Gulf crossing is cancelled . . . yesterday. Engine on one of Kennicott's lifeboats is fubared, and it'll be a month getting a new one from Europe. So no open ocean sailing for her. They cancelled anyone leaving Bellingham that was going past Haines with less than two hours until sailing time. AMHS continues to disappoint the state in a big way. Sad state. I don't believe that there.... was a cross gulf sailing this week or anything? The Kennicott has just been doing the standard 3.5 day up/back from Bellingham, not the cross gulf service right now. When was this? I knew they were going to be cancelled this summer, is that what you were referring to? According to this article, the cancelled sailing is next week (April 3rd).
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 30, 2024 7:03:37 GMT -8
I don't believe that there.... was a cross gulf sailing this week or anything? The Kennicott has just been doing the standard 3.5 day up/back from Bellingham, not the cross gulf service right now. When was this? I knew they were going to be cancelled this summer, is that what you were referring to? According to this article, the cancelled sailing is next week (April 3rd). How curious. Never saw that on the schedule anywhere, or even knew about this trip.
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Post by dasgen on Apr 1, 2024 13:12:53 GMT -8
In case anyone has missed the ADN articles this weekend on the AK Ferry System: Part 1: www.adn.com/alaska-news/2024/03/30/sea-change-alaskas-marine-highway-navigates-an-uncertain-future/ Part 2: www.adn.com/alaska-news/2024/03/31/federal-funding-makes-a-new-alaska-state-ferry-possible-but-not-guaranteed/As an Anchorage/Southcentral resident, it's hard enough not having regular and reliable ferry service to our port cities. I've repeatedly told my state house rep (Julie Coulombe, for what she's worth) that I'd gladly pay a statewide sales tax to support AMHS. Until we get a governor in office willing to spend political capital on the ferry system, and a legislature willing to invest in the system, we'll be in this mess. I've talked to friends down in Seattle who have told me that they'd love nothing more than to take an AK ferry from downtown Seattle right to Anchorage, bypassing expensive cruise lines and letting them take their cars. Getting boats back on the Bellingham and Gulf of AK runs will be step one, but someone has to get some vision for what the AMHS can be in the future with real investments.
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