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WSF Monday Matters
Twin Power: Sheltons keep our ferries running smoothly
Washington State Ferries are famous for having two identical ends, so they never need to turn around. But on the Walla Walla and the Chimacum, it’s not just the boats that have mirror
images—it’s the crew. Meet Pete and Sam Shelton, identical twins and engine room employees who keep things running on board.
Pete, the older twin by a few minutes, works as an oiler on the Chimacum and joined our ferry system in 2020. Sam works as an assistant engineer on the Walla Walla and has been with
us for over 10 years. Even though they work on different boats, they’ve followed similar paths and still share a lot in common.
Continue reading the rest of the story on ….The WSDOT Blog - Washington State Department of Transportation: Twin Power: Sheltons keep our ferries running smoothly <https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/2025
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Completed Sailings
For the week of May 26 – June 1 – we completed 98.23% of our 2,770 scheduled sailings. Of the 49 cancellations, 35% (17) were due to schedule resets (when a boat is so far behind schedule,
we cancel a sailing to get it back on schedule, providing predictability for customers), 33% (16) were due to tidal currents, 25% (12) were due to crewing, and 8% (4) were due to other
miscellaneous reasons.
Customer Service
For the week of May 26 – June 1 – our customer service team sent 184 rider alerts, received 2,528 customer calls, and fielded more than 190 written comments and emails related to reservations,
schedules, and fares.
WSF Weekly Media Highlights
WSF meetings provide updates on electrification, fares, shipbuilding Kitsap Daily News
https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/wsf-meetings-provide-updates-on-electrification-fares-shipbuilding/ <https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/news/wsf-meetings-provide-updates-on-electrification-fares-sh
ipbuilding/>
New bill addresses bad behavior on ferries South Whidbey Record
https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/new-bill-addresses-bad-behavior-on-ferries/ <https://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/new-bill-addresses-bad-behavior-on-ferries/>
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 –WSF has taken possession of the Wenatchee and has moved the ferry from Vigor’s shipyard in Seattle to Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island. Work continues to ready the
vessel for service, train the crew, and obtain US Coast Guard re-certification.
New Vessels – Bids for new hybrid-electric 160-auto ferries were received and are being reviewed and analyzed.
Terminal Electrification – Vessel charging system proposals have been reviewed and an award announcement is expected soon. The Bainbridge Island Terminal Electrification Project and
Seattle Terminal Electrification Project will conduct in-water exploration in June. Results will inform project designs.