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Ferry affected by dock fire in Whittier
The 'Klondike Express' was affected by a fire, which broke out at the new built Glacier Creek Cruise Ship terminal in Whittier on Sep 14, 2026, at 11 a.m. Flames and billowing smoke engulfed the area around the dock. At thr afternoon, at which time the fire was still burning. At around half the dock was gone. The 'Klondike Express' has since moved away. There were no passengers on the 'Klondike Express', when the fire started. The full extent had to be determined after an inspection. All 2,000 gallons of diesel aboard the Klondike Express were accounted for, and no fuel sheen was detected in the water. The ship sustained significant damage from the flames, heat and smoke caused by the dock fire next to the vessel at its port side and the superstructure, but there was no fire on board or originating from the vessel. The Phillips Cruises & Tours company’s operations continued using its other vessels, which remained in excellent condition, after being moored at a different dock. One cruise ship, the 'Norwegian Jade', has left the dock at 12.30 p.m., after being moored there when the fire started. There were no reported injuries. The cruise ship itself was not impacted by the fire. Several fire units have responded, including the Anchorage Fire Department, which sent a Battalion Chief, a fire engine and two water tankers to help provide assistance. The Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel going to and from Whittier was closed for a few hours to allow first responders to come through, according to Wilde. The construction of the town’s cruise ship dock first broke ground in 2022 at a price tag of $80 million. Reports with photos and video: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/09/14/new-cruise-ship-terminal-dock-whittier-catches-fire/?outputType=amp https://alaskapublic.org/news/anchorage/2026-09-14/officials-battle-fire-at-whittiers-new-cruise-ship-terminal https://crew-center.com/norwegian-jade-assists-firefighters-blaze-engulfs-new-whittier-cruise-terminal-dock#google_vignette https://thealaskastory.com/dock-in-whittier-catches-fire-blaze-spreads-to-tour-boat/
New lease of life for Klndike Express after refurbishment
Originally launched by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders in 1999, Klondike Express is a 342 passenger 40m catamaran ferry operated by 26 Glacier Tours in Alaska. The vessel was designed as a fast tour boat, featuring a pair of MTU 16V2000 engines and waterjet propulsion. Over the years, the engines and gearboxes became tired, leading to increased running and maintenance costs. Read more: http://www.motorship.com/news101/new-lease-of-life-for-alaska-ferry
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