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Ferry Prince Rupert to Ketchikan Alaska
Chatter about the permanent closure of the Alaska ferry terminal in Prince Rupert has apparently no basis in fact reports the Alaska Department of Transportation.
The ferry service was withdrawn in 2023 and the explanation provided by Alaska Marine is that this was only a temporarily measure while the MV Matanuska went through an assessment of her hull.
Speculation about the continuation of the popular 5hr Prince Rupert to Ketchikan ferry route has now been a hot topic for over a year.
Historically the MV Matunuska travelled between Ketchikan Alaska & Prince Rupert in British Columbia twice a week & retired Governor Murkowski reported that the ferry connecting the two ports once carried over 1/4 million passengers annually.
Over the last number of years ferry service throughout the marine system has been cut or delayed as tired ships take longer to come out of dry dock & older ship experience unexpected mechanical issues.
These issues have a Catch 22 effect as a lack of reliability erodes potential passenger confidence and fewer visitor travellers to Alaska mean less system revenue. Less revenue means service cuts and delays for ship repairs and replacements.
These issues combined with the once widespread global promotion of the beauty experienced while riding an Alaska ferry which was severely diminished when the marketing department severed ties with travel agents, tour & travel advisors and trade shows, has contributed to the ferry systems woes.
While the number of visitors using the ferries in Alaska may one day return, it will only be with the support of Alaska Marines marketing department in working to both rebuild those trade relationships & encourage the releasing of the ferry systems' seasonal schedules in a more timely manor.
Once done, travel professionals around the globe will again be encouraged to promote Alaska ferry travel in the same breath as cruise ship travel.
And when that happens, the Alaska Marine revenues rise, ship repairs and replacements proceed in a timely fashion, and visitor related businesses in Alaska are once again not only profitable, but lucrative.
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BC Ferries Uses Electric Hybrid Ferries
BC Ferries Joined Green Marine
BC Ferries joined "Green Marine" in 2014 with a commitment to make every effort to reduce their environmental footprint.
The Island Class hybrid electric ferries introduced almost a year ago are in keeping with that commitment, and are currently operating successfully on the following routes:
- Powell River - Texada Island
- Port McNeil - Alert Bay
- Nanaimo Harbour - Gabriola Island
- Campbell River - Quadra Island.
Aside from working toward more conscientious environmental considerations, having numerous vessels of the same type revolves around positive maintenance and customer service.
When a ferry is required to go into dry dock, service consistency can be maintained as one ferry is swapped for another.
Both positive customer service & improved efficiencies is a goal of the BC Ferry Corporation and the electric hybrid ferries will work to promote achievement of that goal.