AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoCruise & Safety: A Royal Canadian Air Force rescue airlifted a critically ill Celebrity Solstice passenger after a medical emergency at sea off British Columbia, with helicopter and airplane support and transfer to hospital care. Whittier Update: Crews battled a fire at the new Whittier cruise dock involving a Phillips Cruises & Tours vessel; no injuries reported, and the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel saw a temporary closure. Alaska Cruise Disruption: Princess Cruises canceled two Alaska ports (Juneau and Ketchikan) due to engine issues on the Royal Princess, adding an extra sea day and rerouting to Skagway. Travel Planning: Anchorage’s revised “Missing Middle Housing Opportunity” zoning proposal is back for public comment, a reminder that local rules can shape visitor access and development near major corridors. Outdoor & Community: An online training expansion from a Ketchikan-based instructor aims to bring practical skills to rural Alaska without requiring travel. Mariculture Workforce: Alaska Sea Grant reports a new oyster-farm apprenticeship program designed to grow the state’s mariculture workforce. Expedition Cruises: HX Expeditions unveiled its 2028/29 season, including shorter Alaska “Inside Passage” sailings between Vancouver and Sitka.
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