Alaska Ship and Drydock selected as general contractor for new ferry.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: Inside Alaska Business

Contractor for New Ferry The State Department of Transportation and Public Facilities chose Alaska Ship and Drydock of Ketchikan as construction manager and general contractor for the new Alaska Class ferry. Alaska Ship and Drydock will work to finish the ship's design with the transportation department and Elliott Bay Design Group, the architect and engineering contractor. Once the design is complete, ASD will be given the first opportunity to negotiate a contract for construction of the vessel. Alaska Ship and Drydock operates the State-owned Ketchikan Shipyard.

"By participating in the design, ASD will have thorough...