Topic: Ferries
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from WSF with the lowdown on the Yakima ferry service disruption… The M/V Yakima remains out of service for Wednesday, April 25 due to a bent propeller. Underwater repairs have been performed, but the vessel still experienced some vibrations during subsequent sea trials. The vessel has returned to the maintenance facility for Continue Reading
WSF Open House
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF wants you to know about this upcoming open house… Mark your calendars! Washington State Ferries is developing a Long Range Plan to better understand and plan for the changing needs of the system through 2040. Join us at an open house this spring to learn more about the plan, meet the project team, and Continue Reading
Join the F.R.O.G!
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking customer feedback on Washington State Ferries, and invites you to join the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) at http://ferryridersopiniongroup.com/. Share your thoughts about WSF’s customer service, reservations, fares, food, and more. Sign up today so you don’t miss the next survey in early spring; you’ll get a notification Continue Reading
Summer Service Contingency Plan
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries’ Weekly Update which includes an opportunity for you to comment on the Summer Contingency Plan… At WSF, ridership is highest in the summer, when tourists from near and far join daily commuters; WSF transports 50 percent more people in summer than in winter. When ferry service is Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Ferry Service Disruption
Written on January 25, 2018 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from Washington State Ferries this morning: The Anacortes terminal remains closed for an emergency search and rescue incident. Service to and from Anacortes is expected to be suspended for several more hours. All vessels with inbound Anacortes sailings have returned to departure terminals. When service resumes, reservation holders are prioritized on Continue Reading
Chelan to the Rescue!
Written on July 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Good news from WSF… Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule operations will resume. Those who wish to Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on July 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Well according to the fine print on the temporary schedule, we could be down to 4 boats for the remainder of the month and possibly into August (we should have 5 boats this time of year). Here’s the revised temporary schedule. And here’s the official word from WSF: Because of a generator failure on the Continue Reading
And the Saga Continues…
Written on July 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here is more info on the current ferry mess in the San Juans. First a note from Miles Crossen and then a couple of WSF Email Alerts from earlier today… Just a heads up. Word on the street according to Huggy Bear is the fact that folks with reservations for ferry rides over the past Continue Reading
Adjusted Ferry Schedule
Written on July 17, 2017 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As of 8:47 PM, Monday evening… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. The Anacortes/San Juan’s route will be operating on an adjusted schedule on July 18. There are no new reservations at this time. Those with reservations on any sailing for July 18 will Continue Reading
Ferry Out of Service
Written on July 17, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard or noticed the Yakima was out of service yesterday. Well it’s still out and WSF has issued this temporary schedule change for the rest of today… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. This will cancel the following sailings: Westbound: 4:15am Continue Reading
WSF Overhead Walkway Loading Procedures
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries regarding passenger loading with overhead walkways. (Note that this is a correction to a previous alert sent Friday, June 23 about procedural changes at terminals with overhead passenger loading)… In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Ferry and Rainbow
Written on February 24, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard shares this photo of the M/V Salish sailing into a rainbow. This was shot yesterday morning. Thanks for sharing Aaron!
Ferries + Puget Sound Wildlife
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Middle schoolers, put your thinking caps on, because we’re inviting you to participate in our spring cover contest. Students in grades six through eight have until mid-January to create and submit an original drawing based on the theme “Ferries + Puget Sound Wildlife.” For more information and submission requirements click here.
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on April 25, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from WSF with the lowdown on the Yakima ferry service disruption… The M/V Yakima remains out of service for Wednesday, April 25 due to a bent propeller. Underwater repairs have been performed, but the vessel still experienced some vibrations during subsequent sea trials. The vessel has returned to the maintenance facility for Continue Reading
WSF Open House
Written on April 10, 2018 at 5:47 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF wants you to know about this upcoming open house… Mark your calendars! Washington State Ferries is developing a Long Range Plan to better understand and plan for the changing needs of the system through 2040. Join us at an open house this spring to learn more about the plan, meet the project team, and Continue Reading
Join the F.R.O.G!
Written on March 26, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking customer feedback on Washington State Ferries, and invites you to join the Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) at http://ferryridersopiniongroup.com/. Share your thoughts about WSF’s customer service, reservations, fares, food, and more. Sign up today so you don’t miss the next survey in early spring; you’ll get a notification Continue Reading
Summer Service Contingency Plan
Written on March 5, 2018 at 5:43 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries’ Weekly Update which includes an opportunity for you to comment on the Summer Contingency Plan… At WSF, ridership is highest in the summer, when tourists from near and far join daily commuters; WSF transports 50 percent more people in summer than in winter. When ferry service is Continue Reading
Ferry in Snow
Written on February 21, 2018 at 5:31 pm, by Tim Dustrude
SJ Update reader Kristen Arnim caught this beautiful image of the Samish coming into the ferry dock this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Kristen!
Ferry Service Disruption
Written on January 25, 2018 at 11:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from Washington State Ferries this morning: The Anacortes terminal remains closed for an emergency search and rescue incident. Service to and from Anacortes is expected to be suspended for several more hours. All vessels with inbound Anacortes sailings have returned to departure terminals. When service resumes, reservation holders are prioritized on Continue Reading
Chelan to the Rescue!
Written on July 26, 2017 at 3:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Good news from WSF… Beginning Saturday, July 29, M/V Chelan will join the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route as the international vessel. M/V Hyak, M/V Samish, M/V Elwha, and M/V Tillikum will serve the domestic sailings. This will restore the route to full capacity, and regular Summer 2017 schedule operations will resume. Those who wish to Continue Reading
Temporary Ferry Schedule
Written on July 18, 2017 at 10:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Well according to the fine print on the temporary schedule, we could be down to 4 boats for the remainder of the month and possibly into August (we should have 5 boats this time of year). Here’s the revised temporary schedule. And here’s the official word from WSF: Because of a generator failure on the Continue Reading
And the Saga Continues…
Written on July 18, 2017 at 3:33 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here is more info on the current ferry mess in the San Juans. First a note from Miles Crossen and then a couple of WSF Email Alerts from earlier today… Just a heads up. Word on the street according to Huggy Bear is the fact that folks with reservations for ferry rides over the past Continue Reading
Adjusted Ferry Schedule
Written on July 17, 2017 at 10:24 pm, by Tim Dustrude
As of 8:47 PM, Monday evening… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. The Anacortes/San Juan’s route will be operating on an adjusted schedule on July 18. There are no new reservations at this time. Those with reservations on any sailing for July 18 will Continue Reading
Ferry Out of Service
Written on July 17, 2017 at 9:31 am, by Tim Dustrude
You may have heard or noticed the Yakima was out of service yesterday. Well it’s still out and WSF has issued this temporary schedule change for the rest of today… The Yakima is out of service until further notice due to a problem with the vessel’s generator. This will cancel the following sailings: Westbound: 4:15am Continue Reading
WSF Overhead Walkway Loading Procedures
Written on June 29, 2017 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from the Washington State Ferries regarding passenger loading with overhead walkways. (Note that this is a correction to a previous alert sent Friday, June 23 about procedural changes at terminals with overhead passenger loading)… In an effort to promote consistent boarding procedures and to align the timing of passenger and vehicle/bicycle loads, Continue Reading
WSF Summer Schedule Cover Contest
Written on March 30, 2017 at 5:22 am, by Tim Dustrude
Calling all high school students: Washington State Ferries is looking for a sunny new look for the summer 2017 sailing schedule. THey want you to create and submit original artwork based on the theme “Summer sightings on the ferry.” Don’t delay – entries must be received by April 10. More info and contest rules on the WSDOT Blog.
F.R.O.G. Survey Results
Written on March 6, 2017 at 5:51 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has released the results of several completed 2016 Ferry Riders Opinion Group (FROG) surveys. We would like to share the results of these surveys with you so you can see how riders like you view key ferry issues as well as how Washington State Ferries (WSF) 2016 winter performance was rated. Click on Continue Reading
Ferry and Rainbow
Written on February 24, 2017 at 5:58 am, by Tim Dustrude
Aaron Shepard shares this photo of the M/V Salish sailing into a rainbow. This was shot yesterday morning. Thanks for sharing Aaron!
Ferries + Puget Sound Wildlife
Written on January 7, 2017 at 5:50 am, by Tim Dustrude
Middle schoolers, put your thinking caps on, because we’re inviting you to participate in our spring cover contest. Students in grades six through eight have until mid-January to create and submit an original drawing based on the theme “Ferries + Puget Sound Wildlife.” For more information and submission requirements click here.