WSF reports surge in 2024 ridership
The largest ferry service in the U.S., Washington State Ferries (WSF), welcomed nearly 500,000 more people aboard last year compared to the year before. Ridership for the year was more than 19.1
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VIDEO: WSF reports progress on Wenatchee electrification
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
Two retired WSF ferries headed to Ecuador for recycling
Washington State Ferries (WSF) reports that two vessels that each spent more than 50 years as part of its fleet are heading to South America. It has entered into purchase and sales
VIDEO: Shipyard bid request marks new WSF electrification milestone
Washington State Ferries (WSF) has taken another big step forward in its electrification plans. It has now invited shipyards from across the U.S. to bid on building five new hybrid-electric ferries, each
Steve Nevey chosen as new head of Washington State Ferries
Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head
Washington State Ferries ridership up again in 2023
In what could be a hopeful sign for ferry operators across the U.S., over 1.3 million more riders boarded Washington State Ferries (WSF) in 2023 than in 2022. The 7.4% spike from
Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries
Maritime’s vulnerability to cyberattacks continues – around the world. Last week, as one of Australia’s largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State
NTSB: Fatigue and complacency led to $10.6 million WSF “hard landing“
The National Transportation Safety Board says that fatigue and complacency led to the Washington State Ferries (WSF) passenger and car ferry Cathlamet striking a mooring structure, or dolphin, at a Seattle ferry
VIDEO: Washington State Ferries electrification moves ahead
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is not only the largest ferry system in the U.S., it’s also leading the charge on system-wide electrification. Last week, in the latest in his Results Washington Public
Vigor wins $150 million WSF hybrid-electric conversion contract
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