Washington State Ferries

Steve Nevey chosen as new head of Washington State Ferries

Washington State Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar has announced that Steve Nevey will serve as assistant secretary for the Washington State Ferries Division, succeeding Patty Rubstello, who is stepping down as head of WSF to spend more time with family after more than 33 years of service with the Washington State Department of Transportation. Rubstello will remain assistant secretary to ensure a smooth transition until Nevey begins his new role on March 16.

A career mariner, Nevey is a...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/steve-nevey-chosen-as-new-head-of-washington-state-ferries/

Washington State Ferries ridership up again in 2023

In what could be a hopeful sign for ferry operators across the U.S., over 1.3 million more riders boarded Washington State Ferries (WSF) in 2023 than in 2022. The 7.4% spike from 2022 pushed annual ridership at America’s largest ferry system to nearly 18.7 million last year.

For the second year in a row, the rise in annual ridership was fueled by a large jump in walk-on passengers. The number of walk-ons soared by nearly 487,000, or 14.2%, as tourism and in-person work continue to rebound from...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/washington-state-ferries-ridership-up-again-in-2023/

Cyberattack hits Washington State Ferries

Maritime’s vulnerability to cyberattacks continues – around the world. Last week, as one of Australia’s largest port operators, DP World Australia was forced to shut down operations for three days, Washington State Ferries, too, was hit by a cyberattack. It didn’t shut down operations, but it was a major inconvenience for ferry users.

Key parts of the Washington State Department of Transportation’s website and mobile app — including those for Washington State Ferries (WSF) were down from Tuesday...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/cyberattack-hits-washington-state-ferries/

Fatigue, complacency led to ferry strike on mooring dolphin near Seattle, NTSB report finds

Fatigue and complacency led to a passenger and car ferry striking a mooring structure, or dolphin, at a ferry terminal in Seattle, Washington, last year, the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said earlier this week. The contact resulted in US$10.3 million in damages to the vessel and...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/fatigue-complacency-led-to-ferry-strike-on-mooring-dolphin-near-seattle-ntsb-report-finds/

VIDEO: Washington State Ferries electrification moves ahead

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is not only the largest ferry system in the U.S., it’s also leading the charge on system-wide electrification. Last week, in the latest in his Results Washington Public Performance Reviews, Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee got an update on what’s been achieved thus far, and what’s next. The meeting also featured a presentation by Glosten CEO Morgan Fanberg P.E. on progress with the Glosten/Bieker fast foil ferry.

Fanberg will be a panel moderator at Marine Log’s...

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/video-washington-state-ferries-electrification-moves-ahead/

Washington State Ferries to convert largest ferries to hybrid-electric power

US government agency that operates automobile and passenger ferry service Washington State Ferries (WSF) has decided to convert its largest vessels to hybrid-electric power.

The post Washington State Ferries to convert largest ferries to hybrid-electric power appeared first on Offshore Energy.

https://www.offshore-energy.biz/washington-state-ferries-to-convert-largest-ferries-to-hybrid-electric-power/

WSF to issue new RFP for hybrid-electric ferries

Washington State Ferries (WSF) is to rebid the contract to build its new series of hybrid-electric Olympic class (HEOC) vessels.

WSF has nearly completed the functional design for the vessels, which are a key element of its electrification project, through a contract with shipbuilder Vigor. Once completed and accepted, WSDOT will own the design and will utilize it for these new vessels, which will each have a capacity for 144 vessels.

The original plan was for Vigor to also construct the vessels....

https://www.marinelog.com/passenger/ferries/wsf-to-issue-new-rfp-for-hybrid-electric-ferries/

Washington State transport department cancelled ferry service to avoid daily bad press, local think tank reports

Public records show that when the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) significantly cut back ferry service in early October of 2021, a week before over ..

The post Washington State transport department cancelled ferry service to avoid daily bad press, local think tank reports...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/passenger-vessel-world/ro-pax/washington-state-transport-department-cancelled-ferry-service-to-avoid-daily-bad-press-local-think-tank-reports/

Maintenance error led to $3.8 million Washington State Ferry engine failure

Insufficient tightening of a bolt during an engine overhaul on the Washington State Ferry Wenatchee led to a catastrophic engine failure with expensive consequences, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report.

In the April 22, 2021, incident, the Wenatchee’s No. 3 main suffered a failure that saw components from the engine ejected and a fire breaking out in the ship’s main engineroom.

The Wenatchee, a 1998-built, 460.2 foot long car/passenger ferry was on a sea trial in...

https://www.marinelog.com/inland-coastal/coastal/maintenance-error-led-to-3-8-million-washington-state-ferry-engine-failure/

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