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Home My WebLink About072023 FW_ WSF Weekly Update ________________________________ From: Vezina, John Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 11:09:56 AM (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> High schoolers interested in a career in maritime tour Tacoma, Eagle Harbor Students from Tacoma Public Schools’ Tacoma Tideflats - Merchant Mariner <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRhY2 9tYXNjaG9vbHMub3JnL2RlcGFydG1lbnRzL2N0ZS9zdW1tZXIvbWVyY2hhbnRtYXJpbmUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.lC5S2ZZfKaEn6uy696O6RIy2Wkbh_f5zOxqGQAzFtrA/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> summer program toured one of our ferries and our Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility on Monday. The class, which sets high schoolers up for a career in maritime, visited the pilothouse and engine room aboard Tacoma <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0 YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTMyIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyMC43OTk1MTExMSJ9.9jntxC8NBoL-H7ueeixzg6YSofa_0SK3L9nBQU9HhD0/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> while the vessel was sailing on our Seattle/Bainbridge route. They also stopped at Eagle Harbor to check out the facility’s various trade shops. Thanks to all our employees for sharing their knowledge and experience as we look to attract high school graduates into lifelong careers with us! <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/07/7926031/4862142/20230717-110141-copy_crop.jpg> Alternate Staff Chief Engineer Beth Adams talks to the students in the engine room aboard Puyallup <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVy bCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL2ZlcnJpZXMvdmVzc2Vsd2F0Y2gvVmVzc2VsRGV0YWlsLmFzcHg_dmVzc2VsX2lkPTI1IiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyMC43OTk1MTExMSJ9.F4WPxyrrPopSezYRuaQVv6MbKvxPK-K0kr71aN9vKr4/s/59161861 9/br/222978866035-l> , which is currently undergoing maintenance at Eagle Harbor. New scholarship to become a licensed deck officer I’m excited to announce that we are now offering 10 scholarships a year to people interested in becoming a licensed deck officer as we address our crewing needs. In conjunction with the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies, the two-year apprenticeship program <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI 6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1pdGFncy5vcmcvbWFyaXRpbWUtYXBwcmVudGljZXNoaXAtcHJvZ3JhbXMvd3NmLXByb2dyYW0tMjAyNC8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.3iowL53J5G2QFgULVe5vNLgAtFBcz3djnBMLtx3KFxA/s/5916 18619/br/222978866035-l> includes 100% of the tuition for academic training and onboard experience, along with a daily stipend. The program is designed to open doors to candidates interested in becoming U.S. Coast Guard licensed mates. No experience is required. I encourage our unlicensed crewmembers and anyone else interested in becoming a licensed deck officer at WSF to apply by Oct. 30. The program begins in February. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/07/7926061/4862143/scholarship_crop.jpg> Each scholarship includes paid training days aboard our vessels, learning from our captains and mates, and is worth more than $61,000 in tuition. Seattle/Bainbridge route on one-boat schedule during Sept. 7-13 vehicle closure Our Seattle/Bainbridge route will operate on a one-boat schedule <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3QuY29tL0Zlcn JpZXMvU2NoZWR1bGUvc2NoZWR1bGVkZXRhaWxieXJvdXRlLmFzcHg_c2NoZWRyb3V0ZWlkPTIzNDAmcm91dGU9c2VhLWJpIiwiYnVsbGV0aW5faWQiOiIyMDIzMDcyMC43OTk1MTExMSJ9.vLLYUBXavl9kVyigJBPrSlv0FPeqZkmHjkGjwTkVZRc/s/591618619/ br/222978866035-l> during the Sept. 7-13 closure for vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and electric scooters. 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We’ll provide details soon on possible service changes on other routes during the closure. Answers to some of the common questions about the vehicle closure can be found in our FAQ <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3Nkb3Qu d2EuZ292L2NvbnN0cnVjdGlvbi1wbGFubmluZy9zZWFyY2gtcHJvamVjdHMvYmFpbmJyaWRnZS1mZXJyeS10ZXJtaW5hbC1vdmVyaGVhZC1sb2FkaW5nLWZpeGVkLXdhbGt3YXktcmVwbGFjZW1lbnQjSGlzdG9yeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA3MjAuNzk 5NTExMTEifQ.-3eFv9WbqZ4PKhNw7GieEi2fdXUzWaOQeUSQRolVhh4/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> . <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/07/7926063/bainbridge_original.jpg> The new overhead passenger walkway at Bainbridge terminal will be more spacious and comfortable for passengers as they await the ferry. Patty Rubstello Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division July 20, 2023 Vehicle reservations for fall season available 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 Vehicle reservations <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vc2VjdXJlYXBwcy53c2RvdC53YS5nb3YvZmVycmllcy9yZXNlcnZhdGlvbnMvdm VoaWNsZS9kZWZhdWx0LmFzcHgiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.669RjAnFdp90fDUoAASAzj6kURQauCAQDDw4mruCMUM/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> for our fall season (Sept. 24 to Dec. 30) on our Anacortes/San Juan Islands and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes will be available at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 25. For our Anacortes/San Juan Islands runs, another batch of reservations will be released two weeks before each specific sailing. The remaining space on each sailing will be available two days before. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/07/7926048/4862144/autumn-fall-2016-wango_crop.jpg> Planning a fall ferry getaway? Vehicle reservations for Sept. 24 to Dec. 30 will be available at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 25. Public comments wanted on proposed ferry fares The Washington State Transportation Commission is looking for public input on its proposed ferry fare changes <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjb GljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3N0Yy53YS5nb3YvZmVycnktZmFyZXMvMjAyMy0yMDI1LWZlcnJ5LWZhcmUtc2V0dGluZy8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.bb_jl9mfZbPNmIRr8F40Qn90_aETKx4TUwnJaakmziQ/s/591618 619/br/222978866035-l> over the next two years. You can submit your comments via their online feedback form <https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbG ljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3N0Yy53YS5nb3YvY29tbWlzc2lvbi1mZWVkYmFjay8iLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.Ei39t-qADhr65R1WtiKZ6qN2-G3WU5wWu2xl9pf7HSo/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> or email <mailto:transc@wstc.wa.gov> through Sunday, July 30, or during the commission’s final hearing on its fare proposal at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, when it is expected to make a decision on new ferry fares. <https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/WADOT/2023/07/7921747/4862145/customer-kudos-image_crop.png> “[…] Want to give a huge shout out to the crew of the Tacoma and especially [Chief Mate] Patrick [Tuohy] who took us across from Bainbridge Island to Seattle today (May 24th) around 11:15ish. “My family and I were visiting Bainbridge from Portland, OR since Sunday for my son Zachary's 6th birthday […]. Zachary absolutely LOVES ships of all kinds and the lore surrounding them, so getting to ride the ferry on his birthday was a big deal for him. However, Patrick [Tuohy, chief mate] brought it to a whole different level for Zach and made it a really memorable experience. “Zach struck up a conversation with Patrick while we were up on the sun deck, and Patrick stopped and took time to really engage with him - Zach was truly thrilled. Then after that Patrick made a special announcement on the ship's PA letting everyone know that there was a very special boy on board celebrating his 6th birthday, and Zach got cheers and clapping and birthday greetings everywhere we went on the Tacoma! “It was a truly magical experience for him, and one that I think he will always remember. We all just want to give a big heartfelt thanks for helping make Zachary's 6th birthday something so special!!!” -Seattle/Bainbridge customer <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.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0 dHBzOi8vd3d3LndzZG90LndhLmdvdi9mZXJyaWVzL2Fib3V0LXVzL3dlZWtseS11cGRhdGUiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjMwNzIwLjc5OTUxMTExIn0.ZtL-ckQIHy2cjw0mJGDf9Ahtns2X2JiHQ0bDAuCGJbY/s/591618619/br/222978866035-l> Questions? 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