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Monday Matters
Initial inspection after the 58-year-old Kaleetan was removed from service Friday has confirmed significant engine damage to one of the engine cylinders. (photo attached). The vessel
will remain unavailable for service during this week and possibly the following two. Operations, Planning and Customer Service colleagues are looking at options for restoring four-boat
service to the San Juans before the weekend and currently our Anacortes/San Jan Island route is operating on three vessels.
This also impacts the Triangle route, which is operating on planned two-boat service this week and will now continue until the Kaleetan is returned to service.
Complete Sailings
For the week of December 1 – December 7 – we completed 96.6% of our 3,059 scheduled sailings. Of the 106 cancellations, 42% (44) were due to vessel-related issues, 27% (29) were due
to other miscellaneous reasons, 18% (19) were due to tidal currents, 11% (12) were due to crewing, and 2% (2) were due to weather.
For comparison, during a similar period last year (December 2 – December 8, 2024), we completed 99.78% of our 2,789 scheduled sailings. Of the 6 cancellations that week, 33% (2) were
vessel-related issues, 33% (2) were due to schedule resets, and 33% (2) were due to tidal currents.
Customer Service Alerts
For the week of December 1-December 7 – our customer service team sent 91 rider alerts, received 1,524 customer calls, and fielded more than 135 written comments and emails related to
reservations, schedules, and fares.
WSF Weekly Media Highlights
Five ferry terminals going electric, starting with Seattle's Colman Dock <https://www.djc.com/news/co/12173192.html> Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce (PDF included)
The state of green marine power <https://www.workboat.com/the-state-of-green-marine-power> WorkBoat
Vessel Availability
Starting today the Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route, or the Triangle route as sometimes referred to, will be on two-boat schedule until another vessel is available. The Chelan has
scheduled maintenance service.
We are now operating on our 17-vessel service schedule throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons. In addition, WSF will continue to operate without a dedicated service relief
vessel and will instead provide the maximum possible service with available vessels. This means that in the event of a vessel-related disruption, a route may operate at a reduced service
level.
Hybrid Conversions/New Vessels/Terminal Electrification
New Vessels – Governor Bob Ferguson selected the $714.5 million bid from Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group to build three new 160-vehicle hybrid-electric ferries.
Terminal Electrification – Vessel charging system contract with Wabtec was signed and executed on November 21.
WSF Community Engagement and Government Relations
Wednesday, Dec. 10 – San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee meeting
Hadley Rodero (she/her)
Deputy Director, External Relations | Washington State Ferries
C: 206-818-3813| E: hadley.rodero@wsdot.wa.gov <mailto:hadley.rodero@wsdot.wa.gov>