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Post by Kahloke on Aug 16, 2017 12:34:11 GMT -8
Looks like Elwha will be out for the remainder of the day, at a minimum. Man, oh man! WSF just can't seem to catch a break. This may possibly go down as THE WORST summer WSF has ever had
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Post by R30A on Aug 16, 2017 16:17:11 GMT -8
In terms of net loss of capacity, 2014 was probably worse at it's peak. Tacoma, Wenatchee and Yakima all out while the Kitsap was being repainted.
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Post by FNS on Aug 16, 2017 16:46:39 GMT -8
The ELWHA is repaired! From: Washington State Ferries <WSFAlert@wsdot.wa.gov> [Edit Address Book] Subject: Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Update - Elwha Returns to Service Date: Aug 16, 2017 4:41 PMRepairs are completed and the Elwha returns to service with the Anacortes 4:45 pm sailing to Friday Harbor. This restores the regular schedule to the Anacortes/San Juan Island routes. Reservations are now available for the remainder of the day. The Friday Harbor 5:30 pm interisland sailing to Orcas, Shaw and Lopez will be delayed up to 45 minutes. Updates will occur as more information becomes available. View the schedule at: www.wsdot.com/Ferries/Schedule/scheduledetailbyroute.aspx?route=ana-sjThis alert was sent on 8/16/2017 at 4:40PM to subscribers of the following routes: Anacortes / Sidney B.C. (Victoria) Anacortes / San Juan Islands
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Post by SS San Mateo on Aug 17, 2017 18:28:15 GMT -8
Ferry Alert: Sea/Brem: Kaleetan Propulsion Generator MaintenanceBecause of a pending maintenance issue with one of the M/V Kaleetan’s propulsion generators, the vessel will run on half power during the periods of 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. daily until further notice. This may cause delays on the Seattle/Bremerton route during non-peak hours, but it will allow the vessel to continue service on the route until WSF can address the problem. WSF apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates your patience and understanding. This alert was sent on 8/14/2017 at 1:47PM to subscribers of the Seattle / Bremerton route. Update: Due to a pending maintenance issue with one of M/V Kaleetan’s propulsion generators, the vessel will continue to run on reduced speeds until further notice. This is to avoid taking the vessel out of service while there is currently no relief vessel available to substitute for the Kaleetan while the maintenance is performed. WSF understands that this may impact passenger schedules and important transit connections, and we appreciate your patience as we provide as much service as is operationally possible on this route.
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Post by lavalamp on Aug 23, 2017 15:29:35 GMT -8
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Post by Barnacle on Aug 29, 2017 4:38:56 GMT -8
I see they're really hammering the 50-years-old angle...
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Post by Kahloke on Aug 31, 2017 7:26:57 GMT -8
The summer soap opera that has become the saga of Washington State Ferries continues; too many notices to list them all, so I will simply post a link, and provide a synopsis of today's vessel moves here: 1. Kittitas back at Clinton: one bright spot is that Kittitas finally came back into service today, back on her home route at Mukilteo-Clinton, thus freeing up Kitsap. 2. Kitsap replaced Hyak at Anacortes: not surprisingly, Hyak's problems will take more than a day to fix, so Kitsap replaced her as the #2 vessel, and with 5 ferries back in service, the Sidney route is restored. 3. Chetzemoka to Port Townsend: just in time for the holiday weekend, 2-boat service will be restored at Port Townsend-Coupeville starting this afternoon with Chetzemoka's re-deployment from Point Defiance. 4. Sealth to Point Defiance: Sealth replaced Chetzemoka at Point Defiance this morning. 5. 2 vessel service at F-V-S: with the shuffling of the fleet, the triangle route lost Sealth this morning, and is operating on a 2-boat schedule. OTHER NOTABLE BULLETINS: > Kaleetan is still operating at half power on the Seattle-Bremerton route, which means the modified schedule is still in effect. One mid-day round-trip is cancelled as a result. > Salish, Samish, Spokane, and now Hyak, are all still out of service due to various issues (Spokane's is scheduled work that is not yet completed) www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule/bulletin.aspx
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Post by FNS on Aug 31, 2017 12:09:42 GMT -8
The summer soap opera that has become the saga of Washington State Ferries continues; too many notices to list them all, so I will simply post a link, and provide a synopsis of today's vessel moves here: 1. Kittitas back at Clinton: one bright spot is that Kittitas finally came back into service today, back on her home route at Mukilteo-Clinton, thus freeing up Kitsap. 2. Kitsap replaced Hyak at Anacortes: not surprisingly, Hyak's problems will take more than a day to fix, so Kitsap replaced her as the #2 vessel, and with 5 ferries back in service, the Sidney route is restored. 3. Chetzemoka to Port Townsend: just in time for the holiday weekend, 2-boat service will be restored at Port Townsend-Coupeville starting this afternoon with Chetzemoka's re-deployment from Point Defiance. 4. Sealth to Point Defiance: Sealth replaced Chetzemoka at Point Defiance this morning. 5. 2 vessel service at F-V-S: with the shuffling of the fleet, the triangle route lost Sealth this morning, and is operating on a 2-boat schedule. OTHER NOTABLE BULLETINS: > Kaleetan is still operating at half power on the Seattle-Bremerton route, which means the modified schedule is still in effect. One mid-day round-trip is cancelled as a result. > Salish, Samish, Spokane, and now Hyak, are all still out of service due to various issues (Spokane's is scheduled work that is not yet completed) www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/schedule/bulletin.aspx Went to Edmonds this morning to see part of the changes in person. CHETZEMOKA off Edmonds with the WALLA WALLA departing Kingston. And from the Port Townsend cam, we see the CHETZY making her second homecoming to the Keystone run this summer. The KENNEWICK heads out on another run to Keystone. enjoypt.com/port-townsend-web-cam/
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Post by SS San Mateo on Sept 2, 2017 14:14:37 GMT -8
Uh oh...
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Elwha Out of Service 9/2
Due to a propulsion control failure caused by an electrical issue onboard the M/V Elwha, the vessel is currently out of service. The boat is enroute to Anacortes where technicians plan to repair the problem. Because of the service disruption, customers will experience delays on the Anacortes/San Juans route. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.
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Post by Kahloke on Sept 6, 2017 4:42:32 GMT -8
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Post by R30A on Sept 7, 2017 18:20:41 GMT -8
No idea why, but apparently the Kittitas and not the Kitsap will be restoring 3 boat service to Vashon. When was the last time Kittitas was at Vashon? (Kittitas and Cathlamet will be back together again!)
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Post by FNS on Sept 8, 2017 12:35:30 GMT -8
No idea why, but apparently the Kittitas and not the Kitsap will be restoring 3 boat service to Vashon. When was the last time Kittitas was at Vashon? (Kittitas and Cathlamet will be back together again!) Due to vessel moves this upcoming Sunday night. CHETZEMOKA from Port Townsend to Point Defiance, SEALTH Point Defiance to North Vashon, and KITTITAS from North Vashon to the Eagle Harbor Vessel Maintenance Center in preparation for drydocking (or direct to drydock).
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Post by SS San Mateo on Sept 16, 2017 19:24:07 GMT -8
This is the first time I've heard of reduced passenger capacity due to not enough crew...
Ferry Alert: Sea/Brem - Limited passenger capacity on Kaleetan for 9/16
For Saturday, September 16, passengers sailing on M/V Kaleetan should plan for reduced a capacity limit of 550 on the west and eastbound sailings due to a shortage of Coast Guard documented crew. The affected sailings are the Seattle 7:10pm and 9:50pm departures and the 8:30pm Bremerton. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Limited passenger capacity for Yakima and Elwha 9/16
For Saturday, September 16, passengers sailing on M/V Yakima or Elwha should plan for reduced capacity limit of 450 on the west and eastbound sailings due to a shortage of Coast Guard documented crew. The affected sailings for the Yakima are: Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas at 7:20pm, Orcas 8:45pm to Anacortes. For the Elwha: Anacortes to Friday Harbor 8:20pm and Friday Harbor to Anacortes at 10:00pm(making all stops). Updates will be provided as conditions change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Ferry Alert: Sea/Brem - Update - Limited passenger capacity on route
For Saturday, September 16, passengers sailing on the Seattle/Bremerton route should plan for reduced capacity limit of 550 on M/V Kaleetan and 700 on M/V Chimacum due to a shortage of Coast Guard documented crew. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on Oct 4, 2017 10:57:43 GMT -8
Looks like the Chimacum and Samish are going to run together. It’ll be interesting to see two Olympic class sisters side by side and not see the Samish running in the San Juans.
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Post by EGfleet on Oct 20, 2017 13:45:56 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 14, 2017 20:11:28 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 15, 2017 6:29:50 GMT -8
Thanks for posting this article. I really hope they will do this. Retroffiting the 6 Issaquah-class vessels with LNG tanks up top never panned out, and I'm kind of glad they haven't gone that way. Electric / hybrid-electric seems like a "greener" way to move forward, and it's already being done in Norway, so why not here, in Washington and BC?
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Post by compdude787 on Dec 16, 2017 23:03:25 GMT -8
Seems pretty nice that WSF is still interested in electrifying their fleet. I wonder how big their batteries are going to need to be, and how much electricity the motors will use. I'm sure they're going to save a lot of money on fuel when they do these upgrades to the JMIIs.
Why didn't the Issaquahs get the LNG upgrade done? What was WSF's reason for cancelling that project? Regardless, it seems like the Issaquahs are at the age where they'd be getting a mid life upgrade, right? I'd really love to see an upgrade on them where they open up the texas deck as a sun deck for passengers to enjoy. I mean, at this point, every other WSF vessel has a sun deck, and that means that compared to the rest of WSF's fleet, the Issaquahs are really lacking in space outside. Sure, they're VERY reliable ferries and seem to be well-built (quite ironic considering their early history!) but they gotta get a mid life upgrade at some point.
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Post by chokai on Dec 17, 2017 21:04:26 GMT -8
Well I'm pleased to see them having a good look at this, whether we do it now or when the Jumbo's are due for replacement. I'm sure a little cajoling could attract the attention of Elon. :-) With our cheap hydro and the ability to buy bulk off hours overnight it could be very cost effective to charge.
As to LNG I wonder if it went the way of most other fossil fuel projects? Fewer things fossil fuel based are cost effective now. Metro isn't even looking at LNG and is now seriously talking about going all electric when the current generation of hybrid buses and others bought at the start of the decade come due for replacement.
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 25, 2018 13:05:55 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Feb 9, 2018 8:39:59 GMT -8
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Post by Edmondsguy on Apr 9, 2018 16:10:57 GMT -8
Monday, April 09, 2018
PT/Coup - Coupeville terminal building closed until further notice - 04/09 The Coupeville terminal building is closed until further notice due to a traffic accident. Walk on customers that need to purchase tickets must use the auto booth. The restrooms located inside the terminal are unavailable at this time due to the closure and a portable restroom is available for use on site.
Ferry service will continue to operate at this time. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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Post by SS San Mateo on May 21, 2018 18:19:16 GMT -8
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Post by compdude787 on May 21, 2018 21:09:21 GMT -8
Good grief, they really need to get those ferries replaced in the next five years. The Supers are in super bad shape and WSF should really not keep them until their 60-year retirement age. I also am posting a comment on WSF's long range plan website emphasizing the need to retire all the Supers by 2025 at the latest. They REALLY should not keep them until 2027. If they do, they will end up spending millions keeping them maintained and repairing them way too often. The Supers require a disproportionate amount of maintenance compared to other vessels in the fleet, so WSF really needs to retire them ASAP to rid themselves of this maintenance headache.
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Post by Scott2 on May 22, 2018 0:45:12 GMT -8
Good grief, they really need to get those ferries replaced in the next five years. The Supers are in super bad shape and WSF should really not keep them until their 60-year retirement age. I also am posting a comment on WSF's long range plan website emphasizing the need to retire all the Supers by 2025 at the latest. They REALLY should not keep them until 2027. If they do, they will end up spending millions keeping them maintained and repairing them way too often. The Supers require a disproportionate amount of maintenance compared to other vessels in the fleet, so WSF really needs to retire them ASAP to rid themselves of this maintenance headache. Unfortunately compdude787 I have no doubt that WSF would replace them tomorrow if the legislature appropriated funding to do so. WSF may have no choice as to whether they keep the vessels or not as WSF competes for state funds like all other state agencies do when the legislature is in session. Ultimately our politicians decide where our tax dollars go, and some of them don't much care if the ferries are replaced or not.
For example, a legislator from Eastern Washington that may have constituents that have never had the need to ride a ferry in their life may vote to spend money on something more beneficial to his or her area (such as a college or bridge or ). Although some funds are dedicated towards the ferries, it almost always takes some General Fund dollars to fund new ferry construction. Tim Eyeman's Initiative 747 crippled some of the dedicated monies that were allocated to WSF around 2001. So, long story short, WSF can submit budget requests for new vessels, but by law they can't "lobby" as a state agency. They can only hope that enough legislators understand the need and vote in their favor -and- that there is money even available in the first place. Since Wa. state did have about a 1.28 billion surplus this biennium, now is a good time to be asking.
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