MV Tazlina

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.

History
Name: Tazlina
Namesake: Tazlina Glacier,
Owner: Alaska Marine Highway System
Port of registry:  United States
Builder: Alaska Ship & Drydock (a subsidiary of Vigor Industrial), Ketchikan, Alaska
Launched: 2018
Christened: August 11, 2018[1]
In service: May 2019[1]
General characteristics
Class and type: Alaska Class Ferry
Length: 280 ft (85 m)[2]
Beam: 67 ft (20 m)[2]
Draft: 12.5 ft (3.8 m)[2]
Decks: One vehicle deck
Ramps: Bow, port, and aft ro-ro loading [2]
Speed: 16 knots (30 km/h; 18 mph)
Capacity:
  • 300 passengers
  • 53 vehicles [2]

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