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Juneau’s downtown cruise terminal preparing for bigger boats
A $54 million project to add a pair of floating cruise ship berths to Juneau’s downtown waterfront is within months of completion. The project will expand the port’s capacity to accommodate larger vessels. That’s because cruise ships in Alaska are getting bigger. Juneau’s Ports and Docks has been working to expand its terminal to keep up with industry requirements. The city’s Deputy Port Engineer Erich Schaal said the downtown Alaska Steamship Dock was limited to tying up ships greater than about 800 feet. And the southern Cruise Terminal or CT dock, was not much longer. “The original max length that we could receive at our southern CT dock was 960 feet and now we’ll be able to receive a 1,000-foot vessel and an 1,100-foot vessel at the same time,” he said. Report with photos at http://www.ktoo.org/2017/01/26/juneaus-downtown-cruise-terminal-preparing-bigger-boats/
Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue 18 people near Juneau, Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska— Coast Guard Sector Juneau, along with multiple good Samaritan vessels rescued 18 people from the 35-foot whale-watching motor vessel Big Red in Favorite Channel near Juneau, Sunday afternoon. All 16 passengers and two crewmembers were recovered and embarked onto motor vessel St. Herman, with the help of recreational vessel See You, and transported to Allen Marine Dock to await Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel. There was one knee injury reported. Watchstanders from Coast Guard Sector Juneau received a call from a crewmember of the Big Red reporting they were taking on water in Favorite Channel. Watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast requesting any vessels in the area to assist. “Personal floatation devices only work when you wear them, and mariners are reminded to ensure all personnel aboard are wearing or have quick access to a life vest,” said Lt. Jennifer Ferreira, Sector Juneau command duty officer. “In this case, the crew of the Big Red took swift and decisive actions to ensure life vests were handed to all passengers after the vessel began taking on water.” Weather on scene was reported as 17 mph winds, 4-foot seas and light rain.
Cruise Lines Accuse City In Alaska of Misused Funds
CLIA has made a bold statement. Declaring the city of Juneau, Alaska hasn’t used funds improperly. CLIA will bring lawsuits against the city. Over the accusation they have brought to light. Cruise Hive has previously reported that Disney Cruise Line will have new itineraries in 2017, which include new destinations to Alaska. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). which represents cruise lines such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines, Holland America Lines, and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Has said that Juneau receives a head tax of approximately $5 entry fee and $3 port development fee, per passenger. The cruise liners mentioned, who currently work seasonally in Alaska. Claims the city has not used funds to expand port service for the cruise lines. Instead, using the funds for other projects. Which would be a violation of federal law. John Binkley of Alaska association commented on the matter. http://www.cruisehive.com/cruise-lines-accuse-city-in-alaska-misused-funds/10966
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