WSF ferry Walla Walla refloated after grounding
The Washington State Ferries Jumbo Class ferry M/V Walla Walla was back in Bremerton, Sunday, after grounding at around 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Rich Passage, just off Bainbridge Island, when en route
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“Human error” seen in $7.7 million Cathlamet ferry strike on piling
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has released the findings of its investigation into the July 28, 2022, incident in which its 328 foot long ferry M/V Cathlamet struck one of the mooring dolphins
WSF seeks bids for Jumbo Mark II hybrid-electric conversions
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has launched an invitation for bid to convert its three Jumbo Mark II ferries from diesel to hybrid electric. The hybrid-electric conversions of the Jumbo Mark IIs is
Sister shipyards fix WSF ferry damaged in “hard landing”
When the 328 foot long Washington State Ferry M/V Cathlamet struck one of the mooring dolphins at the Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal near Seattle, on July 28, 2022, two sister shipyards — Everett
Washington State Ferries to outline its hybrid electric journey at FERRIES 2022
Speakers at Marine Log’s upcoming FERRIES 2022 will include Matt von Ruden, administrator of Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) electrification program. On November 2, Day 2 of the conference, he will speak on
WSF to issue new RFP for hybrid-electric ferries
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is to rebid the contract to build its new series of hybrid-electric Olympic class (HEOC) vessels. WSF has nearly completed the functional design for the vessels, which are
Maintenance error led to $3.8 million Washington State Ferry engine failure
Insufficient tightening of a bolt during an engine overhaul on the Washington State Ferry Wenatchee led to a catastrophic engine failure with expensive consequences, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
VIDEO: Senator Patty Murray meets ferry leaders
On February 10, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), a senior member of the Senator Appropriations Committee, joined state and local transit leaders from the Kitsap Peninsula for a wide ranging discussion of
Washington State Ferries ridership rebounds
Annual ridership aboard Washington State Ferries (WSF) reached 17.3 million in 2021, an increase of almost 3.3 million ferry customers on 2020’s pandemic numbers. The uptick took ridership in 2021 to roughly
“They’re hiring women now!” Ferry captain reflects on 46 years of service
Back in late September 2021, Capt. Marsha Morse of Vashon, Wash., retired after over 46 years of service as a professional mariner with the Washington State Ferry (WSF) system. Morse became the