Photo courtesy of Lynnette Campbell.

The FVF Fairweather made its final run for the winter and possibly indefinitely on Sep. 9, according to Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) spokeswoman, Aurah Landau. The ferry is tied up every winter for cost savings. However, “because of the cost of the vessel, it might be retired,” Landau said. “But, if the system needs a change, it could be put back in service.”

Due to the 32 knot cruising…