New Steamship Authority general manager named

FALMOUTH (November 13, 2025) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority Board today named Alex Kryska as the next general manager of the organization, pending successful contract negotiations.

Kryska had the unanimous support of the Board at a meeting held today. The vote followed a Friday meeting at which two finalists were interviewed by the Board members. His tenure is expected to begin in early 2026.

“Alex has a strong background in the marine industry and related businesses and has the necessary skills to address the many issues facing the Steamship Authority and similar organizations,” said Board Chair James M. Malkin, who represents Martha’s Vineyard.

Kryska brings nearly three decades of experience in fleet operations across maritime, aviation, and transportation sectors. He is currently the chief operating officer at PROP, a San Francisco-based company that operates a public-private commuter ferry service. He has also worked for ACME Technologies, WestEd, and Covenant Aviation Security.

Kryska has an undergraduate degree in transportation business administration from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a Master of Business Administration in global business operations from San Francisco State University.

Kryska succeeds Robert B. Davis, who announced in September 2024 he would step down from the general manager’s position and transition into an advisory capacity. Davis was appointed general manager in 2016 and began in the role in 2017. He joined the Authority in 1986 and held several positions of increasing responsibility, including treasurer and comptroller, before being elevated to the general manager position.

Since 1960, the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has served as the transportation lifeline to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard year round. The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service to the Islands and offers the most frequent daily departures for passengers, automobiles, groups, and trucks. In 2024, more than 2.9 million passengers and more than 690,000 vehicles of all sizes were transported to and from the Islands. Our U.S. Coast Guard-certified crews are committed to the highest level of safety at sea while our vessels offer comfort and convenience with spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and TV on board.

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