By GARLAND KENNEDY
Sentinel Staff Writer
The Alaska Marine Highway System announced Wednesday that it will contract with Allen Marine of Sitka to provide interim passenger service to select towns in Southeast.
Budget cuts and maintenance issues have forced the state to reduce and, in some cases, end winter service to many small communities.
The contract with Allen Marine includes two sailings from Juneau to Kake, Angoon, and Tenakee. The first sailing is set for Saturday, February 29, and the second for Tuesday, March 3.
In the press release, AMHS said tickets can be reserved online at dot.alaska.gov or by calling 1-800-642-0066.
The schedule and docking locations:
Juneau – Allen Marine Dock, 13391 Glacier Highway
Departure 7:00 a.m.
Kake – OVK Dock
Arrival noon
Departure 12:30 p.m.
Angoon – Seaplane float
Arrival 3:15 p.m.
Departure 3:45 p.m.
Tenakee – Seaplane float
Arrival 5:15 p.m.
Departure 5:45 p.m.
Juneau – Allen Marine Dock
Arrival 7:45 p.m.
