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MV Tazlina

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History
NameTazlina
NamesakeTazlina Glacier,
Owner Alaska Marine Highway System
Port of registry United States
BuilderAlaska Ship & Drydock (a subsidiary of Vigor Industrial), Ketchikan, Alaska
Launched2018
ChristenedAugust 11, 2018[1]
In serviceMay 2019[1]
General characteristics
Class and typeAlaska Class Ferry
Length280 ft (85 m)[2]
Beam67 ft (20 m)[2]
Draft12.5 ft (3.8 m)[2]
DecksOne vehicle deck
RampsBow, port, and aft ro-ro loading [2]
Speed16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Capacity
  • 300 passengers
  • 53 vehicles [2]

MV Tazlina is a ferry for the Alaska Marine Highway System. It is named after the Tazlina Glacier.[1] Constructed in Ketchikan, Alaska by the Vigor Company, it was christened in August of 2018 and begin operating in May of 2019.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Vessel Profile: MV Aurora | Alaska Marine Highway System". Dot.alaska.gov. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2020-01-16.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Profile and Arrangement Drawings: 09-29-14" (PDF). Alaska Marine Highway System. Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Retrieved 16 September 2018.