IFA - prince of wales passenger accommodation upgrades & overhaul

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities $149,985.00 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 11, 2025, to refurbish the MV Prince of Wales passenger ferry vessel. The project encompasses regulatory compliance upgrades and the modernization of multiple passenger accommodation spaces and equipment aboard the vessel, which operates as part of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry service serving Ketchikan, Alaska.

This award supports critical infrastructure improvements to the state's ferry transportation network, which serves as essential connectivity infrastructure for Alaska's coastal communities. The project aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's broader mandate to improve and preserve multimodal transportation infrastructure, with the funding directed toward enhancing passenger safety, comfort, and regulatory compliance for this key component of Alaska's state-administered transportation system.

Project description

Refurbishment the MV prince of wales to ensure regulatory compliance and update multiple passenger accommodations spaces and equipment. IFA ferry vessels - ketchikan, AK