7-9-2018
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Alaska’s largest state ferry, the Columbia, will be out of service for an additional week.
The Columbia on June 29 developed a mechanical issue with its bow thruster engine exhaust system as it arrived in Bellingham.
After repairs, the Columbia had been expected to return to service Friday.
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities says the return has been rescheduled for July 13.
Without a replacement vessel, the Alaska Marine Highway System was forced to cancel two weeks of reservations.
