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Post by Barnacle on Nov 28, 2006 16:19:03 GMT -8
That's the rumor in the house, yes. In fact I think that's how the thread started.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Nov 28, 2006 16:39:39 GMT -8
Description of work:
"The Contract Work consists of the following repairs to the ferry M.V. Nisqually: dockside moorage; install a rescue boat and boat davit; install four (4) Marine Evacuation Slides; relocate overboard hull penetrations; towing upgrades; weight control; and other related work, all as specified in the IFB Technical Specifications. The vessel is 256' 0" x 73' 10"; and carries 59 vehicles and 616 passengers."
So it definitely looks like they're un-retiring her.
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Post by Barnacle on Nov 28, 2006 16:51:07 GMT -8
There we have the quasi-official report. It definitely looks like we're untying the old girl.
Welcome back Nisqually.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Nov 28, 2006 18:56:08 GMT -8
So, they are bringing the old girl out of retirement, glad to see that
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Post by SS Shasta on Nov 28, 2006 19:29:15 GMT -8
JUST SPECULATION: Is it possible that WSF might bring MV Nisqually out of retirement to replace, perhaps on a part time basis, MV Klickitat on the Port Townsend-Keystone run? MV Klickitat is not ADA compliant, but MV Nisqually is equipped with an elevator. Her autodeck clearance is about the same.
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Post by zman on Nov 28, 2006 19:43:56 GMT -8
On the RFP, her capacity is listed as 59 I always thought that they were at least 65-68... Anyways, she is scheduled to return from the work in February. WSF is REAL specific on what has to be in the office...they even want a "Coffee Mess" area. They have the exact specifications on what an office area must have...table, chair, two shelf bookcase, an electrical outlet, and even a trash can It will be AWESOME to have the Nisqually back...and we thought her life was over with.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Nov 28, 2006 20:01:40 GMT -8
Here's a few pics of the Nisqually... Part of the original superstructure (I found this in Bellingham next to the (now closed) Georgia Pacific plant in 1986 or 87): Some of the damage from when she crashed into the Lopez Island dock: Departing Vashon Island (taken the same day as the above pic):
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Post by hergfest on Nov 28, 2006 23:17:19 GMT -8
Another theory: Maybe they are getting her back in sailing shape to sell her?
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Post by SS San Mateo on Nov 29, 2006 11:10:21 GMT -8
JUST SPECULATION: Is it possible that WSF might bring MV Nisqually out of retirement to replace, perhaps on a part time basis, MV Klickitat on the Port Townsend-Keystone run? MV Klickitat is not ADA compliant, but MV Nisqually is equipped with an elevator. Her autodeck clearance is about the same. That would make sense. The Klickitat is the only non-ADA compliant in-service vessel in the fleet. Also, the Nisqually has a higher (13' 9") clearance than the Klickitat (13' 4").
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Post by EGfleet on Nov 29, 2006 17:27:06 GMT -8
Another theory: Maybe they are getting her back in sailing shape to sell her? This is entirely possible as well. It is very difficult to sell a boat without a COI, as has been pointed out--unless it is strictly for scrap value. WSF probably would like to keep their "We've never sold a vessel for scrap" record going.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Nov 29, 2006 18:11:05 GMT -8
I hope that WSF is not fixing up the Nisqually so she can get recertified and then just go back to sitting around. That would be the biggest waste of time, money and resources.
It just makes better sense to have an extra vessel ready to use in case the other Steel-Electrics need repairs and they don't end up short a vessel to swap out in case of a breakdown. It has happened before and left the Port Townsend run without service.
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Post by zman on Nov 30, 2006 7:47:00 GMT -8
It would be nice to have another back up boat. If something happens either during the summer time, or when the Quinault is replacing the Rhody, that would be very bad for either Pt. Townsend or Point Defiance, depending on what WSF did. Having the Nisqually would provide a 'cushion' of sorts...Maybe they want to have a special boat for extra (SLOW) service at Vashon...or an extra interisland boat in the San Juans.
Who knows? In any means, I am sure that WSF has a good purpose for her.
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Post by SS Shasta on Dec 4, 2006 13:03:27 GMT -8
TODAY IS THE DAY: Any reports of MV Nisqually departing Eagle Harbor for Dakota? Wondering if she is making the trip under her own power?
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 4, 2006 15:27:29 GMT -8
No news, but I'm about to head downtown to do some other stuff so I'll have a look.
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Post by In Washington on Dec 5, 2006 11:32:02 GMT -8
Nisqually heads North for work midweek, next week. The 12th or 13th.
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 5, 2006 22:07:55 GMT -8
My sources concur.
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Post by SS Shasta on Dec 7, 2006 17:33:04 GMT -8
Nisqually heads North for work midweek, next week. The 12th or 13th. We need to have an MV Nisqually watch next week!!!
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Post by EGfleet on Dec 12, 2006 19:38:13 GMT -8
Nisqually heads North for work midweek, next week. The 12th or 13th. We need to have an MV Nisqually watch next week!!! . She should be arriving tonight...and under her own power, I might add.
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 13, 2006 9:42:11 GMT -8
The mighty Nisqually overnighted last night at the Anacortes terminal, and should be on her way to Dakota Creek for her brief stay. And she was, indeed, under her own power. I love that they didn't tow her like they have been with so many others.
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Post by EGfleet on Dec 13, 2006 15:54:37 GMT -8
She currently (as of 3:00 PM this afternoon) is in the tie up slip at the Anacortes dock. I snapped this photo of her this morning. The light was poor, so it is slightly out of focus.
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Post by FNS on Dec 13, 2006 19:39:12 GMT -8
Looks like the NISQUALLY is berthed in an unfamiliar orientation at Anacortes. The photo shows her docked at the galley end. Should have been the other end.
I remember riding the NISQUALLY to and from Camp Orkila in the 1970s. The heads end always touched Anacortes while the galley end touched Orcas. The KLICKITAT's orientation was the opposite and the EVERGREEN STATE used the KLICK's orientation as well.
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 14, 2006 16:36:42 GMT -8
Looks like the NISQUALLY is berthed in an unfamiliar orientation at Anacortes. The photo shows her docked at the galley end. Should have been the other end. I remember riding the NISQUALLY to and from Camp Orkila in the 1970s. The heads end always touched Anacortes while the galley end touched Orcas. The KLICKITAT's orientation was the opposite and the EVERGREEN STATE used the KLICK's orientation as well. The Nisqually has docked with the #2 end in Anacortes for years, as has been convention fleetwide for decades--with the exception of the Evergreen State after the elevator was installed... the elevator was installed on the #2 end, so that end was facing the islands as the #1 end was used in conjunction with the overhead walkway in Anacortes. In other news, it's a shame Evergreenfleet's photo isn't a bit lighter--that's the side of the boat that was hit by the freighter in 1963. You can see the scar if you know what you're looking for. (With any luck my old analog camera will have captured the shot well enough to be able to point it out.) Anyway, the Nisqually is now on dry land at Dakota Creek in Anacortes. Weather permitting, I will try to get some photos this weekend.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Dec 17, 2006 12:11:31 GMT -8
I have a few questions about the Nisqually. I understand she has about a week or so at Dakota for hull work and maintence. Then there is an IFB for dockside preservation in January. Does anybody have any "insider" info or rumors on impending service for her once she is back on the water? What is exactly required for her to go back into service? I am assuming once she is modified as her sisters have been, she will be able to obtain her COI again. Any other expired certificates or sea trials to be performed before she is fit for service?
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Post by Barnacle on Dec 18, 2006 8:15:54 GMT -8
No regular service is scheduled for the Nisqually that I am aware of; I suspect the simple matter was that a quick headcount of available relief vessels was taken and it turned out that the Evergreen State was the only one. Though I also suspect that she will begin sharing "relief" duties with the Quinault wherever possible--i.e. down at Point Defiance and up in the San Juans as the interisland boat. (The Evergreen State usually gets sent as the relief boat for the Illahee and that's kind of a waste of service up in the winter, so the Nisqually would leave the Evergreen available for slightly larger service somewhere else.)
Any other expired certificates? Possibly. But they're kind of down at the minutiae level compared to the COI.
What is required? You'll note in the picture that the Nisqually is the only WSF vessel (except the Hiyu) that does not have the evacuation slides. That's the big one. The other one that I'm aware of (thank you USCG "Current Vessel Info" site) is that her boiler (hot water/heat) needs to be re-certified, or did after the last annual inspection.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Dec 20, 2006 19:41:56 GMT -8
I see that the Nisqually's IFB has been awarded to Cascade General, Inc. I have not heard of this yard before. Where is it located and has WSF used them before?
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