A New Bedford freight company that has provided service to Nantucket is looking to expand services to Martha’s Vineyard. 41 North Offshore, LLC owner Jonah Mikutowicz received unanimous approval from the Steamship Authority (SSA) Board to have his company’s license renewed for barge services to Nantucket through 2026. During the meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 28, […]
One-third of the Steamship Authority’s fleet is nearing obsolescence, particularly the SSA’s freight ferries the Katama, Gay Head, and Sankaty, according to a study conducted by the Marine Safety Consultants. At a meeting on Tuesday, the SSA’s board heard the report through general manager Robert Davis. Vessels typically only have a life expectancy of 35 […]
United Parcel Service (UPS) trucks will travel from New Bedford to Nantucket via tug-propelled barges, if a freight proposal made to Steamship Authority management is endorsed by the ferry line’s board. SSA general manager Robert Davis told the port council that 41 North Offshore LLC, a New Bedford marine company, wants a license from the […]