Homestead Marine Services
Delivering Hope, Supplies, and Strength to Alaska’s Remote Shores and beyond.
WHO WE ARE
At Homestead Marine Services, we believe no community should be left behind simply because of geography. Founded by a team of mariners and problem-solvers, we operate with one clear mission: to support Alaska’s most remote villages by delivering the critical goods, equipment, and infrastructure they need to thrive.
Driven not by big government or corporate agendas, but by a humanitarian spirit and a commitment to self-reliance, we stand with the people of the frontier—those building homes, raising families, and preserving traditions in some of the most isolated places in the United States. Our vessel, the Pokagon, is more than a ship—it’s a lifeline.
WHAT WE DO
Marine Logistics & Transport
Moving goods, materials, and vital cargo across Alaska’s rugged waterways.
Infrastructure Support
Delivering tools and equipment to help maintain housing, power, and community facilities.
Partnerships & Public Contracts
Working with government and local entities to ensure reliable, sustained access to resources.
Emergency Support
Ready to respond when storms, shortages, or crises leave communities cut off from the outside world.
WHERE WE WORK
Aleutian Islands
Windswept fishing towns that rely on marine deliveries for food and fuel.
Bristol Bay & Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta
Home to Native communities where traditional life meets modern challenges, accessible only by boat or air.
Southeast Alaska
Island towns and villages scattered among fjords and forests, where ferries and small vessels are lifelines.
Arctic & Western Coast
Some of the most isolated settlements in North America, where seasonal ice and stormy seas demand resilient marine support.
Alaskan Communities
These communities are bound together by resilience and tradition, but their isolation creates constant challenges. Barges arrive only a few times a year, flights are weather-dependent, and winter storms can cut off vital supply lines for weeks.
That’s where the Pokagon and Homestead Marine Services step in.
By navigating Alaska’s vast and unpredictable waters, we deliver not just supplies, but stability—ensuring families, fishermen, and entire villages have what they need to endure and thrive on the edge of the frontier.
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MEET THE VESSEL: THE POKAGON
The heart of Homestead Marine Services is the Pokagon, a former U.S. Navy tugboat built for strength, endurance, and reliability. Designed to tow warships and maneuver heavy loads under the harshest conditions, the Pokagon is perfectly suited for Alaska’s demanding frontier waters.
Now repurposed for humanitarian work, she carries a new mission: connecting isolated villages to the resources they need. With her steel hull, powerful engines, and a legacy of service, the Pokagon stands as more than just a vessel—she’s a bridge between distant communities and the lifelines that sustain them.
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