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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jul 28, 2019 18:45:06 GMT -8
Luckily, WSF has realized that the Yakima is much more effective as A5 (due to the higher passenger traffic) and the Kitsap will be swapping up to A2 tomorrow through at least Thursday, so I've heard, as to when they can get the Kaleetan up to Anacortes from EH.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jul 28, 2019 18:48:41 GMT -8
According to the layup schedule posted on the previous page, she was supposed to go in this week (annual inspection is scheduled for the first week of April). For some reason, the Puyallup (pulled from service this past weekend for unspecified reasons) is currently moored at Terminal 5 in Seattle. Terminal 5 in Seattle was where a fleet of big Sea-Land container ships made their calls before moving to Tacoma in the 1980s.
It would require more than two Jumbo Mark II ferries moored end to end to match the length of the former handsome SL-7 container ships, such as the SEA-LAND COMMERCE. Those fast giants measured 946 feet in length. They were turned over to the military operations after their careers were done with Sea-Land. Those were my all time favorite container ships!
Terminal 5 is also now the Foss Shipyard location in Seattle. Tacoma and Puyallup have gone down there for various maintenance works.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Sept 20, 2019 8:31:53 GMT -8
In other ferry news, Yakima will be going out of service in early October and Kaleetan will operate Vessel #2 at Anacortes while the Walla Walla operates #1 at Bremerton for about two weeks.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Nov 2, 2019 8:16:18 GMT -8
I enjoy referencing these Layup Boards. Any chance of getting updated ones?
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Nov 4, 2019 21:14:56 GMT -8
I enjoy referencing these Layup Boards. Any chance of getting updated ones? I will see what I can do in the next couple of weeks, however, from the bits and pieces I've been able to gather up I think that there are a lot of wildcards at this point. I'll ask, and if I get a new board I will post it here. In the meantime, the upcoming projects page (link here)* has the dates of major maintenance tasks, which can be used to make some predictions about fleet deployment. *as always, information contained within these documents is subject to change without notice. All standard maintenance schedule disclaimers apply.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Dec 29, 2019 17:11:08 GMT -8
Kaleetan will be replacing the Walla Walla (Edmonds Boat 1) for about a week starting today around 5:30pm. Sounds cool!
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Post by R30A on Jun 2, 2020 12:29:32 GMT -8
Wasn't sure exactly where to put this, but VesselWatch has been updated. Good news and bad news:
Bad News: Out of service boats appear to no longer be toggleable. No more seeing which boat is in Eagle Harbor or Vigor or Dakota Creek.
Good News: Past VesselWatch data is now available!!! If you want to see where a boat was on a certain date, you can search for it! (e.g. If you want to know the specific date the Cathlamet went from the Bremerton run to the San Juans, it was 9/18/14, etc. Appears to go back as far as 2010. Only for currently active vessels, so no Elwha, Hyak, Klahowya, Evergreen State, Hiyu or Rhododendron)
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jun 21, 2020 21:47:30 GMT -8
Looks like they're going to finally get some well-needed capacity increase at Anacortes, with the Samish currently expected to replace Kitsap as A3 at some point during this week. Given my observations this weekend, the additional capacity is going to be welcome on sailings in both directions, especially as the Kitsap struggled with crewing and mechanical issues at various points this weekend causing absolutely abysmal delays on both Friday and Saturday. With regards to future assignments, the Yakima, Chelan, Samish and Tillikum are expected to all be Anacortes-operating until further notice.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jun 21, 2020 21:48:57 GMT -8
Wasn't sure exactly where to put this, but VesselWatch has been updated. Good news and bad news: Bad News: Out of service boats appear to no longer be toggleable. No more seeing which boat is in Eagle Harbor or Vigor or Dakota Creek. Good News: Past VesselWatch data is now available!!! If you want to see where a boat was on a certain date, you can search for it! (e.g. If you want to know the specific date the Cathlamet went from the Bremerton run to the San Juans, it was 9/18/14, etc. Appears to go back as far as 2010. Only for currently active vessels, so no Elwha, Hyak, Klahowya, Evergreen State, Hiyu or Rhododendron) Out of service boats can be toggled on again as of June 11! Forgot to update you guys on this one.
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Post by Starsteward on Jun 22, 2020 13:44:03 GMT -8
Wasn't sure exactly where to put this, but VesselWatch has been updated. Good news and bad news: Bad News: Out of service boats appear to no longer be toggleable. No more seeing which boat is in Eagle Harbor or Vigor or Dakota Creek. Good News: Past VesselWatch data is now available!!! If you want to see where a boat was on a certain date, you can search for it! (e.g. If you want to know the specific date the Cathlamet went from the Bremerton run to the San Juans, it was 9/18/14, etc. Appears to go back as far as 2010. Only for currently active vessels, so no Elwha, Hyak, Klahowya, Evergreen State, Hiyu or Rhododendron) Out of service boats can be toggled on again as of June 11! Forgot to update you guys on this one. This is a feature not available on the BCFS website and could be an interesting addition, possibly at a time when the good folks at BCFS have a bit of time to indulge in such additions and not having to deal with the current annoyance at hand.
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Post by Barnacle on Jun 25, 2020 15:48:33 GMT -8
Looks like they're going to finally get some well-needed capacity increase at Anacortes, with the Samish currently expected to replace Kitsap as A3 at some point during this week. Given my observations this weekend, the additional capacity is going to be welcome on sailings in both directions, especially as the Kitsap struggled with crewing and mechanical issues at various points this weekend causing absolutely abysmal delays on both Friday and Saturday. With regards to future assignments, the Yakima, Chelan, Samish and Tillikum are expected to all be Anacortes-operating until further notice. Crewing issues aren't always attached to the boat. Quite unlikely, in fact. But we're still glad to see the Samish return home.
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Post by R30A on Feb 4, 2021 0:47:56 GMT -8
I was playing with the reservations in the San Juans, and they're somewhat interesting. You can't tell what the inter-island boat is because it makes no Anacortes trips on a winter schedule. Currently Chelan Yakima and Samish are in the San Juans. (Relatively boring I know...) In about a week, Kaleetan replaces Yakima. (Still nothing too exciting) After two weeks, Suquamish replaces Samish. (I know the Suquamish was always intended as a reliever up here, but I believe this is the first time) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Suquamish (!!! I think this is the first time since CAT swapped with KAL for a few days at the end of Summer 2014) After two more weeks, Samish replaces Cathlamet. (Boring again) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Chelan. (Has the Cathlamet replaced the Kitsap as the reliever boat of the Issaquahs?) After three weeks, Suquamish replaces Kaleetan. (First time San Juans has two Olympics simultaneously? I think so?)
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Post by elwharust on Feb 18, 2021 11:49:46 GMT -8
I was playing with the reservations in the San Juans, and they're somewhat interesting. You can't tell what the inter-island boat is because it makes no Anacortes trips on a winter schedule. Currently Chelan Yakima and Samish are in the San Juans. (Relatively boring I know...) In about a week, Kaleetan replaces Yakima. (Still nothing too exciting) After two weeks, Suquamish replaces Samish. (I know the Suquamish was always intended as a reliever up here, but I believe this is the first time) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Suquamish (!!! I think this is the first time since CAT swapped with KAL for a few days at the end of Summer 2014) After two more weeks, Samish replaces Cathlamet. (Boring again) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Chelan. (Has the Cathlamet replaced the Kitsap as the reliever boat of the Issaquahs?) After three weeks, Suquamish replaces Kaleetan. (First time San Juans has two Olympics simultaneously? I think so?) i thought the tokitae and samish where both in the san juans back in 2019? but i'm probably wrong.
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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on Mar 15, 2021 19:24:09 GMT -8
Vessel swaps that occurred yesterday/today: Yesterday: Issaquah replaces Cathlamet on F-V-S Today: Cathlamet replaced Samish in the San Juans Samish to Eagle Harbor Sealth replaced the Kitsap on Sea-Brem Kitsap replaced Suquamish on Muk-Clinton Suquamish replaced Tacoma on Sea-Bain Tacoma to Eagle Harbor
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Post by R30A on Mar 15, 2021 22:56:16 GMT -8
I was playing with the reservations in the San Juans, and they're somewhat interesting. You can't tell what the inter-island boat is because it makes no Anacortes trips on a winter schedule. Currently Chelan Yakima and Samish are in the San Juans. (Relatively boring I know...) In about a week, Kaleetan replaces Yakima. (Still nothing too exciting) After two weeks, Suquamish replaces Samish. (I know the Suquamish was always intended as a reliever up here, but I believe this is the first time) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Suquamish (!!! I think this is the first time since CAT swapped with KAL for a few days at the end of Summer 2014) After two more weeks, Samish replaces Cathlamet. (Boring again) After two more weeks, Cathlamet replaces Chelan. (Has the Cathlamet replaced the Kitsap as the reliever boat of the Issaquahs?) After three weeks, Suquamish replaces Kaleetan. (First time San Juans has two Olympics simultaneously? I think so?) i thought the tokitae and samish where both in the san juans back in 2019? but i'm probably wrong. Oddly enough, when the Tokitae was in the San Juans in 2019 for almost two weeks, its replacement at Mukilteo was none other than the Samish!
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Post by elwharust on Mar 30, 2021 12:34:57 GMT -8
i think i remember that now. they switched because the samish was having engine issues or something was wrong so that she couldn't run at full speed right?
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Post by Barnacle on Apr 1, 2021 7:47:40 GMT -8
i think i remember that now. they switched because the samish was having engine issues or something was wrong so that she couldn't run at full speed right? I do believe they were chasing vibration issues at the time, which necessitated running at reduced speed.
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Post by R30A on May 3, 2021 12:06:35 GMT -8
Walla Walla has returned to service at Bainbridge, bumping Suquamish to the San Juans and pulling the Kaleetan out of service.
No active supers in service now, until Kaleetan and/or Yakima come back.
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Post by PeninsulaExplorer on May 3, 2021 17:25:23 GMT -8
Some major changes are coming to the Seattle routes after the Wenatchee's engine fire and crewing issues.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2021 7:06:10 GMT -8
From the WSF Facebook page: When we unexpectedly lose one of our largest ferries (Puyallup, Tacoma and Wenatchee), there are cascading effects across our system. With Wenatchee out of service for several months due to a recent fire and continuing pandemic-related vessel crewing challenges for quarantines and vaccinations, we were forced to make some difficult decisions affecting service on the following routes: Seattle/Bainbridge: Reduced capacity with either the smaller 188-vehicle Walla Walla, 144-vehicle Kaleetan or 124-vehicle Issaquah on route through at least July 25. Seattle/Bremerton: Slower and smaller 64-vehicle Salish on route starting Thursday, May 6, requiring a schedule adjustment that eliminates an early afternoon round trip until at least June 27. Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth: At least June 7 for restoration of three-boat service. Originally scheduled to start Sunday, May 9. Smaller 90-vehicle Sealth on route starting Thursday, May 6, and continuing until at least June 27. Port Townsend/Coupeville: At least June 27 for start of two-boat service. Originally scheduled to start Sunday, May 9, then delayed until at least June 7.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 4, 2021 11:20:12 GMT -8
Washington State Ferries should put Salish on Vashon Island to Southworth route move an Issaquah 124 Class vessel to Bremerton on May 6. The Salish can manage the Vashon Island to Southworth route while an Issaquah 124 Class vessel and Sealth can manage the Fauntleroy to Vashon Island or Southworth route on modified two boat schedule with Salish perform the Vashon Island to Southworth, it still bring three boat service to the those routes.
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Post by lavalamp on May 4, 2021 11:46:45 GMT -8
Washington State Ferries should put Salish on Vashon Island to Southworth route move an Issaquah 124 Class vessel to Bremerton on May 6. The Salish can manage the Vashon Island to Southworth route while an Issaquah 124 Class vessel and Sealth can manage the Fauntleroy to Vashon Island or Southworth route on modified two boat schedule with Salish perform the Vashon Island to Southworth, it still bring three boat service to the those routes. The fundamental problem right now is not enough boats to go around. If you add a 3rd boat to FVS, it has to come from somewhere. (Side note: if you could magically find a 3rd boat for FVS, you may as well just run the normal 3-boat schedule; no need to split the route up). Look, a lot of routes are getting screwed here in various ways. WSF is allocating their fleet as best they can. The situation is far from good, but it is what we have.
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on May 4, 2021 11:54:44 GMT -8
Washington State Ferries should put Salish on Vashon Island to Southworth route move an Issaquah 124 Class vessel to Bremerton on May 6. The Salish can manage the Vashon Island to Southworth route while an Issaquah 124 Class vessel and Sealth can manage the Fauntleroy to Vashon Island or Southworth route on modified two boat schedule with Salish perform the Vashon Island to Southworth, it still bring three boat service to the those routes. The fundamental problem right now is not enough boats to go around. If you add a 3rd boat to FVS, it has to come from somewhere. (Side note: if you could magically find a 3rd boat for FVS, you may as well just run the normal 3-boat schedule; no need to split the route up). Look, a lot of routes are getting screwed here in various ways. WSF is allocating their fleet as best they can. The situation is far from good, but it is what we have. It seems like reasonable plan because Issaquah Class can keep Bremerton easily, Salish fails a multiplier terminals and can easily keep the schedule on Vashon to Southern while the other vessels go Fauntleroy while maintaining the most capacity on the those routes.
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Post by wanderlust90 on May 4, 2021 15:09:28 GMT -8
The fundamental problem right now is not enough boats to go around. If you add a 3rd boat to FVS, it has to come from somewhere. (Side note: if you could magically find a 3rd boat for FVS, you may as well just run the normal 3-boat schedule; no need to split the route up). Look, a lot of routes are getting screwed here in various ways. WSF is allocating their fleet as best they can. The situation is far from good, but it is what we have. It seems like reasonable plan because Issaquah Class can keep Bremerton easily, Salish fails a multiplier terminals and can easily keep the schedule on Vashon to Southern while the other vessels go Fauntleroy while maintaining the most capacity on the those routes. As lavalamp stated, where does the 3rd boat for FVS come from? Currently Sailing, from WSF's live ferry map: Ana/SJ's: Samish, Suquamish, Tillikum, Cathlamet PT/Coup: Kennewick Muk/Clin: Tokitae, Kitsap Edm/King: Puyallup, Spokane Sea/BI: Tacoma, Walla Walla Sea/Brem: Chimacum, Sealth FVS: Kittitas, Issaquah PD/T: Salish Layup/OOS: Chelan, Chetzemoka, Kaleetan, Yakima, Wenatchee We can then read between the lines and deduce that Chetzemoka is coming back soon kicking Salish from PD/T. Salish is freed up to replace Sealth on Sea/Brem, moving Sealth to FVS. [side note: WSF is doing a great job of making sure capacity reductions are balanced across the system.] The below announcement leads me to believe Issaquah is covering Sea/BI as Walla Walla and Kaleetan may be out concurrently: "Seattle/Bainbridge: Reduced capacity with either the smaller 188-vehicle Walla Walla, 144-vehicle Kaleetan, or 124-vehicle Issaquah on route through at least July 25th" There's also: "Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth: At least June 7th for restoration of three-boat service" Hopefully we'll see the Kaleetan again soon in some capacity [although as prior experience shows- you never know what is uncovered in our aging vessels]. Skipping needed layup time for Kaleetan and Walla Walla is likely unwise. As for Yakima [currently at Vigor] and Chelan, the fact that those vessels are not being floated as replacements can mean that they're undergoing extensive work. That's the entire fleet accounted for, and unfortunately until at least June 7th no spares to magically conjure up for FVS.
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Post by R30A on May 4, 2021 15:26:13 GMT -8
While I'm sure they have their reasons for allocating the fleet as they are, I'd think putting the Salish as Inter-Island and bumping the Tillikum down to Fauntleroy instead of the Sealth would be less disruptive to both riders and the schedule.
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