Josh Chevalier, chief engineer of the Alaska ferry Columbia, shows state Kenai Peninsula Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (left) and other legislators and guests the engine control room, explaining the ship's control and monitoring systems during an April 8 dockside tour in Juneau.
Josh Chevalier says working as the chief engineer aboard the state ferry Columbia is rewarding because there's always a new problem to solve, but right now one of the challenges is finding other workers who share that enthusiasm.
He was among the crew members providing members of the State Legislature insight into a day in the life of working aboard the biggest and fastest ship in the Alaska Marine Highway System fleet.
"It's nice to see them come out and look at the boats and find out what we do," he said, guiding legislators to the engine room during the April 8 tour at the Auke Bay terminal...
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