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Home My WebLink About062923 FW_ WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ From: Vezina, John Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 1:56:38 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> Fourth of July holiday ferry travel If your Independence Day travel plans include a state ferry ride, prepare for possible last-minute schedule changes <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJ wMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2Fib3V0L25ld3MvMjAyMy90ZWNobm9sb2d5LWtleS1uYXZpZ2F0aW5nLWp1bHktZm91cnRoLWZlcnJ5LXRyYXZlbCIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjkuNzg5OTg5OTEifQ.-cZCJfmToIN Vt8QYjWr_OVxLIMXJhqOexrR3LrtGk-Q/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . In addition to the usual long vehicle lines and wait times surrounding holiday weekends, trips may be canceled with short notice due to our current lack of relief crewing <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L3RyYXZlbC9 3YXNoaW5ndG9uLXN0YXRlLWZlcnJpZXMvcmlkZXItaW5mb3JtYXRpb24vcmlkZXItdXBkYXRlcyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjkuNzg5OTg5OTEifQ.DYjIn9NCrto2X4BknGU-nSmz7r5otDVqtTkYrWlwQ4E/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . With only one available spare vessel, trips may also be cut if there is an unexpected mechanical issue within the system’s aging fleet of ferries. We're working to build new vessels <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2NvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1wbGFubmluZy9tYWpvci1wcm9qZWN0cy9mZXJyeS1zeXN0ZW 0tZWxlY3RyaWZpY2F0aW9uIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.oZrsvVQXWSMd0wBIXRlYd-ZF24r6jTEuBXdBL_hRwXM/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> but they will not be available to go into service for several years. To navigate possible last-minute sailing cancellations, customers are encouraged to sign up for rider alerts <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9sa W5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L0ZlcnJpZXMvUm91dGVBbGVydHMvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.lS0mP7bD6Y3zf_Melvzs12Kqh8nLh3XbAz8Ea9H5HvM/s/5 91618619/br/212497671332-l> for the latest service updates and track each ferry using the real-time map <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljay IsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.Mn7QpZLfoVrY1ezlcdRUhGNfLn5S9_59dfXsOUv8-Fc/s/591618619/br/212497671332- l> online. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825772/4827102/180712-customers-on-chimacum-sun-deck-sunny_crop.jpg> The busiest sailings will be westbound (or onto an island) Thursday, June 30, to Monday, July 3, then eastbound (or off island) Wednesday, July 5, into the following weekend. To reduce or eliminate waiting, riders may consider taking an early morning or late-night sailing or walking on. Before heading to a terminal or boarding, people driving on board should check terminal conditions <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvdGVybWluYWxzLmFz cHgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.mg0DlFvm4kr2HSEPCAhiIv19ak_6VremLjiIyj0GQ0o/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes also offer vehicle reservations <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc2VjdXJlYXBwcy53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvRmVycmllcy9 SZXNlcnZhdGlvbnMvVmVoaWNsZS9kZWZhdWx0LmFzcHgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.aUG4ZahbHJsxPeDtNrVzOEU_Kif_qHfmh0Ab53Sjy2g/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . Check our sailing schedules <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvc2NoZWR1bGUvZGVmYXVsdC5hc3B4IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQi OiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.qnhHXkLQcql26NVi9DA9rFKZpVyRGxZCJnJt11w0gYw/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> for timetable changes on Independence Day, July 4. It is against the law to set off or transport illegal fireworks aboard a state ferry. I wish everyone a safe holiday weekend! Transportation professionals from around the country tour Tacoma We hosted 17 transportation professionals on a tour aboard Tacoma <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2Zlc nJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTMyIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.V5yz48EAdH01hUkQm8V7CDFyA0oDxoSToJDn1MAVB4Y/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> last week. The group was in town for the Support for Urban Mobility Analyses <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vbW9i aWxpdHkudGFtdS5lZHUvcHJvamVjdC9zdXBwb3J0LWZvci11cmJhbi1tb2JpbGl0eS1hbmFseXNlcy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.U5tWPmBA9sN50XV4vq6bsSaPQoHUhM6t5I59Wuj0yHE/s/591618619/br/212497671332 -l> annual meeting. Participants sailed from Seattle to Bainbridge and back, getting a look at the engine room and pilothouse. Thank you to Capt. Stephen Philips, Chief Engineer Thomas Fraczak and the rest of the deck and engine crews for their hospitality. It’s always great to share what we do with transportation professionals from across the country! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7830069/4827103/trans-pro-tour_crop.jpeg> In addition to a vessel tour, a group of transportation professionals got to see our Seattle Multimodal Terminal at Colman Dock Project <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2l kIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qud2EuZ292L2NvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1wbGFubmluZy9zZWFyY2gtcHJvamVjdHMvZmVycmllcy1zZWF0dGxlLW11bHRpbW9kYWwtdGVybWluYWwtY29sbWFuLWRvY2stcHJvamVjdCIsIm J1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjkuNzg5OTg5OTEifQ.82Y-YctQv1zB7a9FcphPy3tD_WEMdfMAY7jpAQMxJuM/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . Washington State Transportation Commission meeting Some members of our executive team and I were in Friday Harbor last week for a Washington State Transportation Commission meeting <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxM TEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3N0Yy53YS5nb3YvbWVldGluZ3MvIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDYyOS43ODk5ODk5MSJ9.l-FZUZL6EusGx-to6z3ueYButhjIxo_gARnewb6fgUg/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> to provide an update on our service restoration plan. We also presented WSF’s fare adjustment recommendation prior to the commission selecting its proposed ferry fare changes <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJ hbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3N0Yy53YS5nb3YvZmVycnktZmFyZXMvMjAyMy0yMDI1LWZlcnJ5LWZhcmUtc2V0dGluZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5L jc4OTk4OTkxIn0.OcHR27Nr-lQ44nyTysHvoC3tORsZbtP8ThLK7-8qsxo/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> over the next two years. While in the San Juan Islands, WSDOT Deputy Secretary Amy Scarton, Chief of Staff Nicole McIntosh, Finance and Administration Director Todd Lamphere and I spent time chatting with several of our vessel and terminal employees working on the route. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825811/4827104/20230622-102235_crop.jpg> During a stop at Lopez terminal, Amy, Nicole, Todd and I had a good conversation with staff on how things have been changing with the increase in travelers using our system. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7829425/4827105/20230622-103833_crop.jpg> Lopez terminal employee Leslie Austin teaches Todd how to operate the vehicle transfer span. Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division June 29, 2023 New vessel engineering and maintenance director Starting in July, Richard Servance will join our executive team as director of vessel engineering and maintenance. I’m pleased to see one of our own move up, as he is currently our navigation systems program manager. In his new role, Richard will oversee our teams in our vessel engine rooms, Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility, warehouse and headquarters who work to keep our fleet operational. Congratulations Richard and thank you to Eben Phillips, our deputy director of vessel engineering and maintenance, for serving in this role on an interim basis for the past several months. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825988/4827106/richard_crop.jpg> Richard joined our team in 2021 following a career with the U.S. Navy and the cruise industry. Loaning our deck to a worthy community cause We love to give back to the community at WSF, and this annual event is one of my favorites! Each summer, we loan our Vashon passenger-only dock to Camp Goodtimes <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1Ni J9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZWdvb2R0aW1lc3Byb2plY3Qub3JnL2NhbXAtZ29vZHRpbWVzLTEiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.nzyu4tcV_Tou EwxWPiSkzSaLIWC1QboyKBASh3dt01A/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . This 34-year partnership allows campers to take a fun boat ride donated by Argosy Cruises. It’s often the highlight for hundreds of children with cancer and siblings during their weeklong stay at Camp Burton on Vashon Island. The camp offers children the chance to grow, belong and rejuvenate while surrounded by peers who understand the effects of childhood cancer. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825797/4827107/200208-vashon-passenger-only-dock-facility_crop.jpg> We loaned our Vashon terminal passenger-only dock to Camp Goodtimes’ first of two camps Tuesday. We’ll loan it again in July. Crab pots and ferries don't mix Ferries and crabbing are synonymous with the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn’t mean they should tangle with each other. With most areas of Puget Sound opening for recreational crab fishing Saturday, July 1, we want to remind crab fishers to avoid our ferry lanes. The Northwest Straits Initiative has more strategies for a successful crabbing experience <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbG ciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm53c3RyYWl0cy5vcmcvb3VyLXdvcmsvY2F0Y2gtbW9yZS1jcmFiLyIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA2MjkuNzg5OTg5OTEifQ.7 atMOlFTblhKeVH5W2QuYlRPE-Rjo3dHlYFULsNXWsk/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825795/4827108/180718-salish-crab-pot-lines-rudder-struts-2_crop.jpg> Crab pot line entanglements have led to costly repairs for us and hundreds of canceled sailings for our customers. Next Weekly Update will be Thursday, July 13 There will be no Weekly Update on Thursday, July 6. We’ll catch up in our next Weekly Update on Thursday, July 13. Wishing everyone a safe July Fourth holiday week! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7829414/4827129/20230620-143835_crop.jpg> While in the San Juan Islands last week, Quartermaster Scott Chess gave me detailed insight to the many obstacles that our skilled staff need to be aware of as they navigate our vessels through the beautiful waters of the Salish Sea. <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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0 dHBzOi8vd3d3LndzZG90LndhLmdvdi9mZXJyaWVzL2Fib3V0LXVzL3dlZWtseS11cGRhdGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.1FGMThpFEf_CoNkQfT43DKfAeS7U7nWxCUDsPMKOekc/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> Questions? 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Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division June 29, 2023 New vessel engineering and maintenance director Starting in July, Richard Servance will join our executive team as director of vessel engineering and maintenance. I’m pleased to see one of our own move up, as he is currently our navigation systems program manager. In his new role, Richard will oversee our teams in our vessel engine rooms, Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility, warehouse and headquarters who work to keep our fleet operational. Congratulations Richard and thank you to Eben Phillips, our deputy director of vessel engineering and maintenance, for serving in this role on an interim basis for the past several months. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825988/4827106/richard_crop.jpg> Richard joined our team in 2021 following a career with the U.S. Navy and the cruise industry. Loaning our deck to a worthy community cause We love to give back to the community at WSF, and this annual event is one of my favorites! Each summer, we loan our Vashon passenger-only dock to Camp Goodtimes <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1Ni J9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZWdvb2R0aW1lc3Byb2plY3Qub3JnL2NhbXAtZ29vZHRpbWVzLTEiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNjI5Ljc4OTk4OTkxIn0.nzyu4tcV_Tou EwxWPiSkzSaLIWC1QboyKBASh3dt01A/s/591618619/br/212497671332-l> . This 34-year partnership allows campers to take a fun boat ride donated by Argosy Cruises. It’s often the highlight for hundreds of children with cancer and siblings during their weeklong stay at Camp Burton on Vashon Island. The camp offers children the chance to grow, belong and rejuvenate while surrounded by peers who understand the effects of childhood cancer. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/06/7825797/4827107/200208-vashon-passenger-only-dock-facility_crop.jpg> We loaned our Vashon terminal passenger-only dock to Camp Goodtimes’ first of two camps Tuesday. We’ll loan it again in July. Crab pots and ferries don't mix Ferries and crabbing are synonymous with the Pacific Northwest, but that doesn’t mean they should tangle with each other. With most areas of Puget Sound opening for recreational crab fishing Saturday, July 1, we want to remind crab fishers to avoid our ferry lanes. 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