IFA - prince of wales passenger accommodation upgrades & overhaul

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

This grant supports the AMHS's critical role in connecting Alaska's coastal communities. The refurbishment work aligns with the Highway Planning and Construction program's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which funds multimodal transportation network improvements and infrastructure preservation. By upgrading the MV Prince of Wales, the project enhances the reliability and passenger experience of Alaska's essential marine transportation infrastructure while maintaining federal compliance standards for vessel operations.

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