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DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer Ferry Schedule

AK Marine Highway 2023 service map

The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2024 Summer Schedule is now open for public comment. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here: https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/summer_considerations_2024.pdf

The public is encouraged to provide written comments by December 18, 2023. Comments may be submitted via the following website links (look for the “Submit a Comment” button near the top of each page):

Prince William Sound Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/pws.shtml

North Lynn Canal Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/nlc.shtml

Northern Inside Passage Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/nip.shtml

Southern Inside Passage Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/sip.shtml

Aleutian Chain Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/ac.shtml

Kodiak Island Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/ki.shtml

Metlakatla Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/met.shtml

Bellingham Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/bel.shtml

Prince Rupert Service Area Playbook
https://dot.alaska.gov/chartingthecourse/sap/ypr.shtml

Comments may also be emailed to: dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov, or faxed to 907-228-6873.

Two public virtual meetings are scheduled for December 19, 2023 to hear additional comments and consider schedule adjustments. Here are details about how to participate in both virtual meetings:

For Southeast Alaska:
Date/Time: Dec. 19, 2023, 10:00 AM AKDT­
To join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83955593196
To join by telephone:
(253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 839 5559 3196

For Southwest and Southcentral Alaska:
Date/Time: Dec. 19, 2023 01:30 PM AKDT
To join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83162499294
To join by telephone:
(253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 831 6249 9294

The December 19, 2023 meetings will be held at the Alaska Marine Highway Ketchikan Central Office, 7037 North Tongass Highway for participants wishing to attend in person.