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Home My WebLink About050423 FW_ WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ From: Vezina, John Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2023 3:07:11 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) Subject: WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2016/07/946882/974750/wsf-weekly-update-banner_crop.jpg> <http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/stock/2011/03/12341/double-hr_original.gif?1308456130> Ordinary sailor training I completed our Deck New Employee Orientation last week. Before new hires can work aboard our ferries as an ordinary sailor, they must pass this intensive training. The two-week class includes firefighting, personal safety and survival, first aid, classroom time and job duty familiarization out in our fleet. In addition to experiencing firsthand what it’s like to work on our vessels, I wanted to learn more about the extraordinary training that our crews go through to keep everyone on board safe. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551892/4723090/training_crop.jpg> All our new vessel crewmembers must be trained in firefighting. I want to thank my classmates, who supported each other through the challenging orientation. Also, much appreciation to our excellent trainers, who take time away from their regular positions in the fleet to share their expertise. There were 14 others in the class training to be new deck crewmembers. These incredible women and men will immediately be put to work as ordinary sailors (and a few able-bodied sailors) as they begin their career with WSF. Welcome aboard! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551897/4723091/training-2_crop.jpg> My classmates and I spent a day in the water practicing personal survival skills. Career day for high schoolers from across the region To recruit a new generation of employees, we hosted our first-ever career day for high school students from across the Puget Sound region at our Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility today. Students from Central Kitsap, Enumclaw, Kingston, North Kitsap and South Kitsap high schools, as well as West Sound Tech saw firsthand what it’s like to work in maritime and trades. While we actively recruit and hire new workers and train existing employees to fill key positions, we’re also looking to bring long-term stability to our workforce. That’s why we’re looking to attract high school graduates into lifelong careers with us! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7567966/4726615/trades_crop.jfif> Eagle Harbor Pipefitter Foreperson Jason Mattos shows students various pipes during a tour of the maintenance facility's trade shops. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7567968/4726616/demos_crop.jfif> Shoregang Bonnie Frazier shows a student how to quickly put on firefighting gear in the event of an emergency during a safety demonstration. Pacific Northwest Ferry Operators Forum Several of my colleagues, including most of the WSF Executive Team, and I visited Victoria, British Columbia, Canada earlier this week to attend the Pacific Northwest Ferry Operators Forum. The event brings together ferry operators from around the region, including BC Ferries, Inland Ferries, Black Ball Ferry Line, Kitsap Transit, King County Metro and Victoria Clipper. Many sessions were focused on common challenges like workforce development, including diversity, equity and inclusion in recruitment, hiring, training and retention. We also had great discussions on the electrification of vessels and terminals, as well as how to improve safety programs. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7554391/4723092/pnw-ferry-operators-forum_crop.jpg> Director of Operations Steve Nevey presents at the Pacific Northwest Ferry Operators Forum in Victoria on Tuesday. Public Service Recognition Week Next week is Public Service Recognition Week <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb3VycHVibGljc2VydmljZS5vcmcvb3VyLXNvbH V0aW9ucy9yZWNvZ25pdGlvbi9wdWJsaWMtc2VydmljZS1yZWNvZ25pdGlvbi13ZWVrLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MDQuNzYyNTg0MDEifQ.dtS6CkgVZdufy5UZYFeptFJPz0XtFYnPhDx7SUnN-Ts/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> , when we honor the women and men who serve our nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. The Office of Financial Management coordinates our Washington state celebration <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vb2ZtLndhLmdvdi9zdGF0ZS1odW1hbi1yZXNvdXJjZXMvcHVibGljLXNlcnZpY2UtcmVjb2 duaXRpb24td2VlayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MDQuNzYyNTg0MDEifQ.tB1iwtg0l33vXRyzgIiR6aI-ws9fykUBHj-yPqTd6iA/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> . I would like to recognize and thank all our employees who work hard to provide safe ferry service to millions of riders each year! Running the largest ferry system in the country takes dedication and skill. I couldn’t be prouder of our team! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7554414/4721169/pub-svc_crop.jpg> With my ordinary and able-bodied sailor classmates at firefighting school. In addition to our deck and engine vessel crews and terminal workers, our public service employees include support staff, designers, engineers and much more! Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division May 4, 2023 Walla Walla returns to service following repairs after grounding A little more than two weeks after running aground in Rich Passage, Walla Walla <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3N kb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTM2IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.1Fof2428NGGeqvYU2tv6Al5fl5NUyVM3PcBHFopvnqM/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l > returned to service yesterday on our Seattle/Bremerton route. Internal and U.S. Coast Guard investigation teams determined that contaminated fuel led to a generator failure resulting in a loss of propulsion and steering controls. Backup systems were also affected by the same fuel issue, resulting in a second generator failure within seconds of the first. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7559432/4723093/230415-walla-walla-grounding-bainbridge-island-3_crop.jpeg> Walla Walla ran aground April 15. After inspections, repairs, testing, and dock and sea trials, the vessel is back in service. The investigation into how the fuel was contaminated is ongoing. To ensure a similar incident does not occur, all fuel currently on board has tested clean. New, upgraded generator monitoring gauges have also been installed on both Walla Walla and its sister ship Spokane <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3 Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTMwIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.TdiVuul82Pcd4k5qjfBfe2cwDdHk78URGj63ArDvjCs/s/591618619/br/176971711241- l> . Another big thanks to our crew aboard the day of the grounding for their quick actions and professionalism, as well as our partners at Washington State Patrol, USCG and Kitsap Transit for their assistance. And much appreciation to everyone involved with getting Walla Walla back into service! Crew aboard Kitsap rescues diver off Mukilteo Our Kitsap <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2Vs X2lkPTE4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.QSotdr1cmPF9bjQY40O9BX26b3oJ94hQNF3QHiuAZlE/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> crewmembers quickly sprang into action Tuesday when they found out about a diver in distress off Mukilteo. They launched a rescue boat, brought the person on board safely and took them back to shore. Thank you to all our crews for your hard work and training to be prepared for all types of emergencies on the water! I’m always so proud of our highly trained vessel crews for stepping up when needed most! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7554367/4723094/rescue_crop.jpg> Our crew working aboard Kitsap rescued an exhausted diver Tuesday and brought them to Mukilteo in a rescue boat. Nighttime closures of Hood Canal Bridge The State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge will shut down at night to all travelers several times from Saturday, May 13 through the morning of Thursday, June 22. Most of the closures (view dates and times <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2Fib3V0L25ld3MvMjAyMy9jaGFuZ2UtcGxhbnMtbm8tbG9uZy 13ZWVrZW5kLWNsb3N1cmVzLXJlcXVpcmVkLXNyLTEwNC1ob29kLWNhbmFsLWJyaWRnZS1yZXBhaXJzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9._ucE0krxqLIqebc2x6By244-vjVZwM4yabesDO8-P1o/s/591618619/br/176971711241- l> ) are required so crews can upgrade and replace key elements of the bridge over four weeks. This weather-dependent work was originally planned to occur over four weekends this summer. Additional nighttime closures will be needed in September with dates and times being announced later this summer. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551907/4723095/hood-canal_crop.jpg> The bridge will also close from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 6-8, for lighting improvements <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsI nVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2Fib3V0L25ld3MvMjAyMy9saWdodGluZy1pbXByb3ZlbWVudHMtYnJpbmctYWRkaXRpb25hbC1vdmVybmlnaHQtY2xvc3VyZXMtc3ItMTA0LWhvb2QtY2FuYWwtYnJpZGdlLWp1bmUi LCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNTA0Ljc2MjU4NDAxIn0.5s8ExB7PVMc_OI3dY2fvtPdihmHxb1BelluXjOWb8xY/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> . Vehicle restrictions on some routes due to tides Many of you are aware that tides cause monthly sailing cancellations <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2 ZlcnJpZXMvc2NoZWR1bGUvYWRkY2FuY2VsYnlzaW1wbGVyb3V0ZS5hc3B4P3JvdXRlaWQ9OCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA1MDQuNzYyNTg0MDEifQ.Yn3N2shZYNnLozoRsZl7yMhVM30FaxVIzQI-1_wNkfM/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> on our Port Townsend/Coupeville route and vehicle restrictions on our Vashon Island runs. But did you know that on rare occasions, extreme low tides cause us to have steep vehicle loading ramps on our Mukilteo/Clinton route as well? If driving a longer vehicle, or one with low ground clearance or long rear overhangs on or off Vashon or Whidbey islands, be sure to check our low tide warnings <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L3RyYXZlbC93YXNoaW5ndG9uLXN0YXRlLWZ lcnJpZXMvc2NoZWR1bGVzL2xvdy10aWRlLXdhcm5pbmdzIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.H2a_HHJ3NFRjkUeJJS52phxKmr3_OmOl2QuTuwpylA4/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> page before you go! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551922/4723096/tides_crop.jpg> Drivers of larger vehicles should avoid our Whidbey and Vashon Island routes during periods of extreme low tides. Kraken flags to fly on downtown Seattle vessels In support of the Kraken’s Stanley Cup playoffs second round home games against the Dallas Stars, we’re going to fly the team flag starting Sunday, May 7, on all our ferries that serve Colman Dock in downtown Seattle. They will remain up through Tuesday, May 9. Let’s go Kraken! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551963/4723097/kraken_crop.jpg> All ferries serving Colman Dock will fly Seattle Kraken flags May 7-9, in support of the team’s home games on Saturday and Monday. Next Weekly Update will be Thursday, May 18 There will be no Weekly Update on Thursday, May 11, as I will be attending the 2023 Women’s Transportation Seminar Annual Conference <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIj oxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3RzYW5udWFsY29uZmVyZW5jZS5vcmcvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.nGoIHMBXwnyEqAHBpqTSjWjLX7jwt7kxkI_OR6PbM8Q/s/591618619/br/176971711 241-l> in Atlanta, Georgia. I look forward to sharing my experience there with you in our next Weekly Update on Thursday, May 18! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2019/10/2874401/2843787/social-logo_crop.jpg> WSF Weekly Updates are available online at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/about-us/weekly-update <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0 dHBzOi8vd3d3LndzZG90LndhLmdvdi9mZXJyaWVzL2Fib3V0LXVzL3dlZWtseS11cGRhdGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNTA0Ljc2MjU4NDAxIn0.ZgQAFvMgeyVwC1Y-s8pGY5bwfN6OaXC3AfqIDPqTB7o/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> Questions? 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Another big thanks to our crew aboard the day of the grounding for their quick actions and professionalism, as well as our partners at Washington State Patrol, USCG and Kitsap Transit for their assistance. And much appreciation to everyone involved with getting Walla Walla back into service! Crew aboard Kitsap rescues diver off Mukilteo Our Kitsap <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2Vs X2lkPTE4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDUwNC43NjI1ODQwMSJ9.QSotdr1cmPF9bjQY40O9BX26b3oJ94hQNF3QHiuAZlE/s/591618619/br/176971711241-l> crewmembers quickly sprang into action Tuesday when they found out about a diver in distress off Mukilteo. They launched a rescue boat, brought the person on board safely and took them back to shore. Thank you to all our crews for your hard work and training to be prepared for all types of emergencies on the water! I’m always so proud of our highly trained vessel crews for stepping up when needed most! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7554367/4723094/rescue_crop.jpg> Our crew working aboard Kitsap rescued an exhausted diver Tuesday and brought them to Mukilteo in a rescue boat. Nighttime closures of Hood Canal Bridge The State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge will shut down at night to all travelers several times from Saturday, May 13 through the morning of Thursday, June 22. 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Kraken flags to fly on downtown Seattle vessels In support of the Kraken’s Stanley Cup playoffs second round home games against the Dallas Stars, we’re going to fly the team flag starting Sunday, May 7, on all our ferries that serve Colman Dock in downtown Seattle. They will remain up through Tuesday, May 9. Let’s go Kraken! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/05/7551963/4723097/kraken_crop.jpg> All ferries serving Colman Dock will fly Seattle Kraken flags May 7-9, in support of the team’s home games on Saturday and Monday. 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