Travel
PASSPORT SERVICE TIME DELAYS
Mail delays are impacting when the Passport agency’s receive applications for processing. The processing times begin the day applications are received, not the day it is mailed. Routine service times are taking up to 18-weeks and Expedited services can take up to 12-weeks.
Help Wanted – IFA Assistant Port Engineer
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is now accepting applications for an Assistant Port Engineer. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) benefited position based in Ketchikan, Alaska. The Assistant Port Engineer reports directly to the Port Engineer and typically works 8 hours day, 5 days a week. This individual is part of the team that maintains, repairs, and improves 2 passenger/vehicle vessels and equipment. Mechanical ability a must. Certificates and licenses from trade schools, machine shops or USCG preferred but not required.
TRAVEL ADVISORY JULY 20, 2021
Please be advised that the IFA has cancelled sailings for July 19 and 20, 2021 due to a mechanical issue, and the vessel is currently in Ketchikan undergoing repairs. We are sailing Wednesday and are adding a 2nd sailing KTN to HYL, and here is the revised sailing schedule. Please keep checking this Web page or our Facebook page to get up-to-date scheduling information. We are sorry for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
IFA to resume daily service
On Tuesday June 1st, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) will return to our seven day a week schedule with a 140 passenger capacity.