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Post by FNS on Jan 6, 2012 15:02:56 GMT -8
Today was Dedication Day and Open Ship aboard the KENNEWICK.  I began the day by taking the 0800PST sailing aboard the SALISH to Keystone Harbor.  Decked out in US and Washington flags, the KENNEWICK readies for her first public boardings.  A good side view of the KENNY.  Underway for Keystone Harbor.  After having breakfast at the Keystone Cafe, I join the Whidbey islanders attending the KENNY's Open Ship on the trip to Port Townsend aboard the SALISH.  Arriving Port Townsend again. MV KENNEWICK is ready for us!  Permission is granted for us to come aboard!  SALISH through the KENNY's porthole.  The mayor of the city of Kennewick delivers a great speech. More photos of today's events will be added after I get some lunch and some CHETZEMOKA watching as she has just been directed to return to the San Juans for some more "Island Time" there. |
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Post by chokai on Jan 6, 2012 16:36:40 GMT -8
Great pictures of Kenny! Thanks! Sadly it'll be dark (or nearly so) when Chetzy gets near to Port Townsend it looks like. But when she heads back south maybe WSF will take the chance for a photo-op with all three boats together. :-) Such an occurance will likely be very rare.
Chetzy certainly is hauling headed north though, going unusually fast for her, must be a heckuva a shaky ride, she's actually making her "official" 16-knot top speed according to vessel tracker etc. Albiet she likely has some tide help.
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Post by FNS on Jan 6, 2012 19:46:14 GMT -8
Here are more photos taken aboard the KENNEWICK today.  Just prior to the Open Ship, we enjoyed a couple of Native American songs performed by these beautiful people.  Time to see the Bike Deck.  Bike Deck.  Bike Deck.  Bike Deck.  Bike Deck.  Next we see the Mezzanine Deck.  Mezzanine Deck.  Mezzanine Deck.  Mezzanine Deck.  Mezzanine Deck.  This ladderway leads us up to the Saloon Deck.  On the Saloon Deck. Our tour of the Saloon Deck will be shown shortly. |
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 6, 2012 19:50:31 GMT -8
Thanks for the great photo coverage, Ferrynut. Kennewick looks identical to Salish. We'll be riding Salish tomorrow morning on her 9:30 PT-KEY sailing.
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Post by FNS on Jan 6, 2012 21:32:10 GMT -8
My pleasure! We now continue with our tour of the KENNEWICK. We will now see some lounges on the Saloon Deck.  Port side lounge.  Port side lounge.  Port side lounge.  Performers in End Number One observatory.  Starboard lounge.  Starboard lounge.  Starboard lounge.  End Number Two observatory.  Time to go up to the Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  End Number Two Bridge.  We conclude the tour of the End Number Two Bridge. The folks on the Bridge say that crew training begins at 0730PST tomorrow (01-07-2012) and will be based in the Port Townsend and Keystone Harbor areas. More of our tour of the KENNEWICK shortly. |
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Post by FNS on Jan 7, 2012 0:05:18 GMT -8
We now are on the final parts of the tour of the new ferry KENNEWICK.  Another group of performers were aboard this day.  We step outside at End Number One.  Looking down at the Main Deck.  One of the KENNEWICK's liferings.  Facial nameboard of the KENNEWICK.  Let's go up to the Sun Deck.  On the Sun Deck.  We are in the End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  End Number One Bridge.  Here comes the SALISH!  SALISH making another landing at Port Townsend.  The people on her bridge know how to land that ferry.  A nice view of the SALISH's Number One End from the KENNEWICK's Number One End.  SALISH.  SALISH.  A stroll on the KENNEWICK's Sun Deck.  A stroll on the KENNEWICK's Sun Deck.  A stroll on the KENNEWICK's Sun Deck.  KENNEWICK's side nameboard.  Bell aboard the KENNEWICK.  One final look at the KENNEWICK's Evergreen Fleet colored interior for this day.  Advancing to the Main Deck.  Looking up at the End Number One.  Main Deck aboard the KENNEWICK.  Thanks for the Open Ship, MV KENNEWICK!  Going aboard the SALISH on another round trip.  Two future workmates on the Port Townsend run.  Underway.  Arriving back at Port Townsend. The Open Ship is done.  Final photo of Dedication Day, MV KENNEWICK, 01-06-2012. |
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Post by FNS on Jan 8, 2012 4:15:38 GMT -8
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Jan 29, 2012 10:23:57 GMT -8
Looks like the Kenny is supposed to debut tomorrow on the PT/Keystone route. Is that still on the schedule? Is she outfiitted and crewed or does the crew transfer from the Salish when she arrives?
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Post by rusty on Jan 29, 2012 10:44:34 GMT -8
She's been parked next to the Salish for weeks, ready to go. I'm assuming this will be a bumpless transfer.
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Jan 29, 2012 11:03:33 GMT -8
Well according to the VTS, she is at Kingston right now.  |
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Post by FNS on Jan 29, 2012 11:37:52 GMT -8
Well according to the VTS, she is at Kingston right now. Right you are!   Perhaps it got a little too stormy for her to be docked in the tie up slip at the Harrison Terminal, Port Townsend. Or, some work may be being done there. Very interesting. |
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Post by rusty on Jan 29, 2012 12:12:31 GMT -8
She was in PT last I looked (Friday). Oh well.  |
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Feb 1, 2012 19:06:48 GMT -8
Any good reason why the Kenny has not started sailing this week?
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Post by zargoman on Feb 1, 2012 20:09:21 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure they were a week late starting sea trials. There's been some funny stuff going on; not in-line with what the vessel maintenance schedule says...as is expected when we're dealing with big complex machines.
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Post by Barnacle on Feb 3, 2012 6:55:20 GMT -8
I'm pretty sure they were a week late starting sea trials. There's been some funny stuff going on; not in-line with what the vessel maintenance schedule says...as is expected when we're dealing with big complex machines. And Life. Life's like that sometimes, too. It doesn't always go by the clipboard.  |
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Post by rusty on Feb 3, 2012 12:01:32 GMT -8
I heard that was was some sort of issue with the USCG concerning the vessel's certificate of inspection.
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Post by SS San Mateo on Feb 3, 2012 12:46:23 GMT -8
I heard that was was some sort of issue with the USCG concerning the vessel's certificate of inspection. WSF was supposed to conduct fire and abandon ship drills by January 31 and haven't done so according to this: cgmix.uscg.mil/PSIX/PSIXDetails.aspx?VesselID=1046775(you may have to click on the Submit button in the "Summary of Coast Guard Contacts" section) Additionally WSF either hasn't obtained a Certificate of Documentation or has obtained one but hasn't posted it (due date of 11/30/2011). |
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Post by rusty on Feb 4, 2012 11:58:04 GMT -8
Thanks for the link, San Mateo. Off hand, I'd say she's back in PT and ready to go, though I've been wrong before. The undone drills might have been done, as the last page update was Jan. 30. Maybe WSDOT just wants to keep that new boat smell for as long as possible.  |
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Post by Luke on Feb 8, 2012 21:16:32 GMT -8
Kenny's delay frustrates me. Do any of you ferry nuts know when she is expected to do her maiden voyage?
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Post by FNS on Feb 8, 2012 21:25:58 GMT -8
Kenny's delay frustrates me. Do any of you ferry nuts know when she is expected to do her maiden voyage? Be patient. She'll be placed on the run when she and all parties are ready for her and themselves to do so. Don't rush her. |
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Post by Luke on Feb 8, 2012 21:32:15 GMT -8
Kenny's delay frustrates me. Do any of you ferry nuts know when she is expected to do her maiden voyage? Be patient. She'll be placed on the run when she and all parties are ready for her and themselves to do so. Don't rush her. Sorry, Kenny. But really, did she encounter trouble during trials, or really still just behind? |
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Post by rusty on Feb 9, 2012 9:39:12 GMT -8
The USCG link San Mateo posted now lists the need for Kenny to get and post the Certificate of Documentation, and the drills.
Seems to me that WSF is delaying service for some unknown reason. Crew training is done, the boat runs, and she no workie? No one cares at this point--time for a breakdown, so as to see if WSF's jewell gets her cardeck dirty.
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Post by EGfleet on Feb 9, 2012 11:08:41 GMT -8
The USCG link San Mateo posted now lists the need for Kenny to get and post the Certificate of Documentation, and the drills. Seems to me that WSF is delaying service for some unknown reason. Crew training is done, the boat runs, and she no workie? No one cares at this point--time for a breakdown, so as to see if WSF's jewell gets her cardeck dirty. The maintenance schedule that was updated yesterday shows her on sea trials still and going into service next weekend. |
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Post by rusty on Feb 9, 2012 17:50:12 GMT -8
As for start of service date, maybe the third date is the charm. |
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Post by old_wsf_fan on Feb 9, 2012 20:49:29 GMT -8
Well as of tonight she is back at Eagle Harbor. Must be some final mechanical tweeking before her in service date arrives. |
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