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Set sail on a career with Washington State Ferries!
If you know someone interested in starting a maritime career this is the information, you’ll want to share with them.
Are you a Washington state resident who is looking for a stable and interesting career? Have you considered the maritime industry? How does having an office in the middle of Puget Sound
appeal to you? What about one that comes to you?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please read on!
Washington State Ferries offers dynamic, interesting career pathways with lots of opportunities to advance. And unlike many maritime jobs you can work near your home! No months at sea
away from your family and friends.
To apply for a WSF job <https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwsdot.wa.gov%2Ftravel%2Fwashington-state-ferries%2Fabout-us%2Femployment-washington-state-ferries/1/01000195ee0238fb-d6941de7-8
561-482f-8e8a-65db317913a3-000000/rFDxB59qppV3tYVSFFM6kHRV7LP_-bA2E4jzZpWTCf0=398> you’ll need a Merchant Mariners Credential for deck and engine room positions. A Transportation Workers
Identification Credential is required for all fleet positions.
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Each application is reviewed and individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Several scholarships will be
awarded.
Applications are being accepted through May 16, 2025, or until funding is exhausted.
Customer Service
For the week of Mar 24 – Mar. 30 - our customer service team sent 103 rider alerts, received 1,656 customer calls, and fielded more than 200 written comments and emails related to reservations,
schedules, and fares.
Service Reliability
For the week of Mar. 24 – Mar. 30 – we completed 99.6% of our 2,763 scheduled sailings. Of the 11 cancellations, 73% (8) were due to tidal currents and 27% (3) were due to other miscellaneous
reasons.
There were no cancellations due to crewing or vessel-related issues. WSF has not had a cancelled sailing due to crewing availability since February 25th.
Vessel Availability
We’re operating at our 15-vessel current service level, adding a 16th “bonus” boat seven days a week on the Fauntleroy/Southworth/Vashon “Triangle” route when crewing and vessel availability
allows.
Hybrid Conversions/New Vessels/Terminal Electrification
Hybrid Conversions – The Wenatchee is dry docked for required underwater hull inspections and cleaning. Upgrades to the Wenatchee propulsion system and installation of electric power
equipment is expected to be completed and return to service in summer 2025. Significant work has been completed to date to include removal of two propulsion diesel generators, installation
of electric power conversion and distribution equipment, upgrades to obsolete propulsion control equipment, reconfiguration of piping systems, and build-out of two new battery rooms.
New Vessels – The contracting process for new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries continues. We received three pre-qualification packages from shipyards across the country and recently
released design drawings and other information required to prepare bids. Bid opening is scheduled for May 12.
Terminal Electrification – WSF is in the process of planning and designing charging infrastructure at 16 of our ferry terminals. This effort begins with ensuring that each terminal will
be able to secure sufficient energy through collaboration with local utilities. Community engagement and predesign work is underway for the first four terminals that will be equipped
with vessel charging.
WSF Community Engagement and Government Relations
Wednesday, April 2 – San Juan Island Ferry Advisory Committee meeting