Sailings for the M/V Tustumena have been canceled until at least July 23 due to continuing steelwork and other upgrades to the vessel.
(AP) All sailings for the state ferry Tustumena have been canceled until July 23.
The Alaska Marine Highway System says in a release that the ferry continues to be in drydock to deal with unexpected repairs. It began undergoing work on Nov. 1 and was to have been back in service April 17.
That was delayed until May 29, but officials say the ferry will be at the Seward Ship’s Drydock almost two months longer to work on problems like steel work.
The ferry was originally scheduled back July 6, but that’s now been pushed to July 23 with a sailing from Seldovia.
Officials say the high volume of summer traffic prevents them from sending any other state ferries to pick up the Tustumena’s schedule.
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