Alaska Chooses Shipbuilder for New Ferry | Anchorage News

Alaska is finally moving forward with replacing its aging M/V Tustumena ferry, selecting Louisiana-based Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors to build a $349 million, 330-foot vessel set for completion by 2029—delayed but now funded by bipartisan infrastructure dollars. The new ferry will carry 250 passengers, 28 crew, and 58 vehicles, dramatically upgrading capacity and reliability for communities reliant on the Alaska Marine Highway System. Governor Dunleavy calls it a vital investment in restoring confidence and modernizing a critical lifeline. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/71260b252f3a3940