Amhs FFY26-27 fleet condition survey

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities $800,000 on November 3, 2025, under the Construction of Ferry Boats and Ferry Terminal Facilities Program (CFDA 20.270) to update the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet condition survey reports, incorporate new vessel condition assessments, and identify capital improvements required to maintain operational status of vessel assets.

The work includes identifying regulatory-required capital improvements such as SOLAS, U.S. Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping requirements; assessing condition of multiple vessel systems and spaces; updating vessel reports; publishing annual updates; and assisting with project planning. Performance extends through September 30, 2028, and occurs in Alaska. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, operating through its Department-Wide Activity Division, is the direct recipient and performs the work statewide.

Project description

Update amhs fleet condition survey reports to reflect status of recently completed work, incorporate new condition assessments, and identifyadditional work required by regulatory, condition and life cycle to maintain operational status of the vessel assets. Identify capital improvementsrequired to maintain vessel class, including regulatory required work such as solas, USCG and ABS; identify the costs associated withperforming capital improvements, identify condition of multiple vessel system and spaces, update vessel reports, publish annual updates, assistwith project planning.