The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) is set to receive more than $410 million in US federal funding for fleet renewal, operations and terminal infrastructure.
The largest individual awards include $161.2 million for ferry operations serving more than 20 communities and $153.4 million for the design and construction of a replacement for LE CONTE, aimed at improving reliability, accessibility and fuel efficiency.
A further $37.6 million will support the Cascade Point Ferry Terminal, expected to shorten the Juneau–Haines–Skagway sailing by around one-third. $33.4 million has been awarded for modernisation of Kake Ferry Terminal, while $20.6 million will support expansion of Saxman Seaport. Another $4 million will go towards customer service and operational modernisation, including the reservation system.
The funding comes through the US Federal Transit Administration’s Ferry Service for Rural Communities programme.
