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WSF maintains a fleet of 21 vessels that are able to carry passengers and vehicles. The ferry system carried a total of 18.66 million riders in 2023—9.69 million passengers and 8.97 million vehicles. [3] WSF is the largest ferry system in the United States and the second-largest vehicular ferry system in the world behind BC Ferries. [4]
Funding for a third Olympic-class vessel was authorized in the Spring 2014 session of the Washington State Legislature and the keel laying and first weld took place on December 9, 2014. [1] The name Chimacum was picked for the third ferry by the Washington State Transportation Commission in November 2014 after a public outreach process. [1]
The MV Tillikum is the sole remaining Evergreen State-class ferry operated by Washington State Ferries (WSF) and the oldest ferry operating in the WSF system.. The Tillikum entered service in April 1959 for the Seattle–Bainbridge Island route. [3]
The budget also included $368 million for vessel improvements, preservation and maintenance, which would help Washington State Ferries upkeep the vessels already at work in its fleet, Nance said.
The onboard backup generator also failed and the crew were unable to start a third generator, leaving the vessel without power. Walla Walla sustained a bent propeller and other minor damage. [ 11 ] The ferry later reentered service, but again damaged a propeller and was withdrawn for dry-docking on September 18.
The MV Chelan is an Issaquah-class ferry operated by Washington State Ferries, completed and in service in 1981.In 2004, the vessel was refit with a second vehicle deck, and in 2005 was refit with safety equipment to meet the requirements of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), allowing the Chelan to make international trips on the Anacortes–San Juan Islands ...
“Under this approach, WSF could achieve delivery of two vessels in 2028, two in 2029, and the final one in 2030 (subject to final bid prices and available funding).
Vessels depart roughly every 90 minutes through the day on the holiday and Friday. The Bainbridge, Seattle ferry will operate on a Saturday schedule on Thursday, featuring different departure and ...