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The Steamship Authority is looking to add a hybrid vessel to its fleet. Part of a newly approved capital budget for the ferry line will include nearly $400,000 to go toward design and engineering work for a vessel. The plans, which were first publicly announced at a board meeting, come after calls from Islanders and […]
As the summer season steadily approaches, the Steamship Authority faces the possibility of altering its schedule due to a shortage of deck officers. “Late last week, we received word that some of the individuals that we have been counting on being there will not be able to sail with us this summer,” SSA general manager […]
The Steamship Authority unanimously approved entering a contract nearing $30 million to convert two newly purchased freight boats. The Steamship (SSA) had estimated spending $9 million per vessel conversion, but the lowest bid that came in from Alabama Shipyard turned out to be $20 million per vessel conversion. The SSA board was struck by the […]
(April 7, 2023) While not pleased with the price, the Steamship Authority is moving forward with plans to convert two offshore oil-industry supply vessels into freight votes to replace its aging …
The Steamship Authority (SSA) plans to solidify a contract for the conversion of its three newest freight ferries soon. The SSA revealed in March that the lowest bid that came in for the conversion fees of the Aquinnah, Monomoy, and Barnstable will cost $20 million per vessel. This amount, given by bidder Alabama Shipyard, was […]