Washington State Ferries’ 202-vehicle capacity Wenatchee, which became the largest hybrid-electric ferry in the U.S. after a complex conversion at Vigor, returned to full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route June 24 as
In his latest weekly update, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Steve Nevey, head of Washington State Ferries, reports that Wenatchee, WSFs’ first hybrid-electric ferry, returned to full-time service on the Seattle/Bainbridge route June 24.
Though he remains committed to electrification and building new ferries, Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson announced yesterday that he will delay hybrid-electric conversion for two of the state’s largest ferries, putting Washington
After one year at Vigor shipyard, work to modernize the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Jumbo Mark II ferry Wenatchee is progressing, including the necessary and long-planned upgrade to its aging propulsion system
Moving ahead on its ambitious electrification program, Washington State Ferries (WSF) has awarded Vigor a shipyard contract for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power. As
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)
Everett Ship Repair LLC (ESR) has issued some more details and photographs of the work it is undertaking on Washington State Ferries’ M/V Wenatchee. The vessel is a Jumbo Mark II class
The Port of Everett, Wash., reports that port tenant Everett Ship Repair has relocated its floating dry dock, Faithful Servant, from Pier 3 to South Terminal. The temporary move provided the depth
