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Marine Highway: In that bad a shape?
Was just reading this
In fact, just one of the Alaska Marine Highway System’s 12 vessels, the smallest, is still operating. “All others are offline either for lack of operating funds or because of mechanical problems,” the Anchorage newspaper reported Thursday. |
The Washington Post story a few days back gives a good summary of how this came about: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...18a_story.html
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Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach
(Post 32122985)
Just one boat operating?
Some of the short-haul boats will return to service next week (or so) and the spring/summer schedule is set to be available on Monday. Base your state's economy and tax base on oil royalties and this is what happens when the oil starts to run out. Welcome to Kuwait North. |
Originally Posted by Gardyloo
(Post 32126084)
With all of its mainline ferries broken down, undergoing renovations or laid up for lack of operating funds, the Alaska Marine Highway System will pay a Southeast Alaska tourism firm $22,150 for a series of private ferry sailings this month. |
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