Steamship Authority

Island Kids Contribute to SSA Calendar
Tuesday December 1, 2020
The Steamship Authority has announced the winners of its Sail Into Imagination children's artwork calendar contest, including nine Martha's Vineyard kids.
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Veterans, Service Members Offered Free SSA Tickets Nov. 11
Friday October 23, 2020
On Veterans Day, the Steamship Authority will provide free tickets to active service members and veterans, in what is now an annual event.
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Steamship Launches Mobile Ticketing
Thursday September 10, 2020
Steamship Authority passengers with mobile devices now have the option to purchase paperless tickets online, without logging into an account.
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Woods Hole Terminal Construction Resumes
Saturday September 5, 2020
The final year of marine construction at the Steamship Authority terminal property in Woods Hole is scheduled to resume Wednesday.
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Ferry Island Home Taken Out of Service
Friday February 26, 2021
The Island Home was taken out of service late Thursday after vibration was observed on a propeller shaft.
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Steamship Surveys Public for New Website
Monday February 22, 2021
The Steamship Authority has released an online survey to gather public input as it prepares to develop a new website.
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State Bailout May Not Be Needed for SSA
Tuesday February 16, 2021
Louisa Hufstader
The Steamship Authority ended 2020 with a $12.5 million operating deficit, far smaller than anticipated last spring, general manager Robert Davis told the SSA governors Tuesday.
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Opening Day for Summer Reservations at SSA Sees Brisk Business
Tuesday January 19, 2021
Noah Asimow
The Steamship Authority saw a busy morning on opening day for online summer ferry reservations Tuesday. And there were no website crashes this year.
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SSA Alters Freight Schedule After Positive Covid Tests
Sunday January 17, 2021
Noah Asimow
The Steamship Authority has cut back its Vineyard freight ferry routes after two employees tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday.
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SSA Appeals to State for Guidance on Vaccinations
Friday January 15, 2021
Noah Asimow
Citing urgent staffing and scheduling concerns, the Steamship Authority has sent a letter to the state Department of Public Health requesting guidance on the vaccination process for its 500 employees.
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