Rust delays ferry Matanuska’s return

The ferries Matanuska, right, and Fairweather, left, dock at Juneau’s Auke Bay terminal May 20, 2016. The larger ship is delayed in its return to service after an overhaul. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News)
The ferry Matanuska will take 10 days longer than expected to return from repairs.
The ship, which sails Southeast waters, was scheduled to resume service Feb. 10. Instead, it will return to its route Feb. 20.
The Matanuska has been out of service since Jan. 4 for its annual ov