A potential bidder has expressed interest in a laid-up Alaskan ferry.

The auction deadline for the 7,300-gt Taku (built 1963) has been extended by an extra week and a half to 17 July as a result, to give more time for offers, KRBD reported.

This is the third attempt to sell off the ship.

Auctions for the vessel failed earlier this year at $1.5m