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Victoria Clipper, Black Ball Ferry optimistic on US-Canada border reopening The Victoria Clipper and Black Ball Ferry Line plan to await further guidelines from the Canadian government before resuming operations. Author: Christine Pae (KING 5) Published: 9:46 PM PDT July 16, 2021 Updated: 9:47 PM PDT July 16, 2021 SEATTLE — The news from the Canadian government this week that non-essential travel between its border with the U.S. could resume in August for fully vaccinated Americans has some ferry travel businesses feeling cautiously optimisti...

“While Congress still needs to appropriate money, and we need to make application for funds, this is a major step forward,” said Black Ball vice-president Ryan Malane. The Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act was proposed by Democratic lawmakers and attached to the National Defense Authorization Act, which lays out military and defence spending for the year. That act was passed by a large majority in the House of Representatives this week. If passed in the Senate, the act would establish a new program to offer financial assistance to maintain the stability of the U.S. ma...

Federal funds could soon be on the way for historic ferry line in Port Angeles The Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Act would allow private vessel operators, like the Black Ball Ferry Line, to apply for federal funding. Author: KING 5 Staff Updated: 9:37 PM PST December 9, 2020 PORT ANGELES, Wash. — There is hope on the horizon for one of Washington state's oldest and most historic ferry lines that has struggled to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Congress members and senators from Washington said Wednesday they have secured support...