Matanuska running late due to engine trouble

The M/V Matanuska will be sailing on an altered schedule into next week, according to the Alaska Marine Highway System.

Due to problems with one of the vessel’s engines, it remained overnight in Ketchikan for repairs. It resumed its course Monday, but will be running on a delayed timetable through December 20, when it departs from Ketchikan for its evening stop in Wrangell.

Its scheduled northbound stop into Wrangell was bumped to Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. On its southbound leg, the ferry is due into port again Friday at 4:45 p.m., arriving again the following morning at 7:30 a.m. heading north. Its final delayed stop into Wrangell is set for Monday at 10:30 a.m.

Additional information will be provided as necessary. AMHS staff is currently contacting affected passengers. Service notices may be found at dot.alaska.gov/amhs/service_notices.shtml or by contacting your local terminal by dialing 907-465-3941 or toll-free at 1-800-642-0066.