Steamship Authority governors voiced their strong approval this week for the job Robert Davis has been doing in his first year as general manager.

The Steamship Authority is preparing to resume its former policy of allowing the 10-ride commuter pass to be used by multiple people who are traveling together.

The Steamship Authority is the lifeline to the Islands, and also too often a frustrating customer experience.

An outside independent review of Steamship Authority operations is set to begin next week, with staff from a Seattle-based marine consulting firm scheduled to arrive Tuesday for a site visit.

Falmouth fire officials are still investigating the cause of a Steamship Authority shuttle bus fire last Saturday at the Palmer avenue parking lot.

The Steamship Authority canceled two early morning ferry trips Sunday because of mechanical issues with the freight ferry Governor.

Three longtime Steamship Authority employees are retiring this summer, including the human resources director and general counsel.

The ferry Island Home is back in service after Wednesday and Thursday morning issues with the emergency generator, the Steamship Authority said.

The Steamship Authority will shortly begin contract negotiations with HMS Consulting and Technical Engineers of Seattle, Wash., to undertake a comprehensive review of operations.

In a year that has been marred by a string of problems on the Vineyard route, the boat line expects to hire an outside consultant for a comprehensive review.