Following its start-of-summer meltdown in service, Washington State Ferries is looking to chart a new course, as their fleet ages and crew members become harder to find. FOX13
Washington State Ferries is preparing to host a public task for meeting where the San Juans sailing schedule will be discussed.
Recent holiday struggles highlighted issues for vacationers, when 99 vehicles and dozens of families were stranded overnight at the Friday Harbor terminal when routes could not continue after a mechanical breakdown. An additional ship was brought up to run the route, but they crew could not operate after the long trip to the island.
Still, Williams fears that things will get worse given the age of the fleet. WSF has three vessels that were slated to be retired by 2027—one of those, the Tillikum, was slated to be retired this year. Electric-hybrid boats that are expected to be brought online aren’t ready to take those vessels places though.
At a public meeting, San Juan Islands residents have asked by additional crew can’t be staffed to avoid issues with sick calls that have led to lengthy delays, or cancellations.
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