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Post by Luke on May 14, 2017 12:25:58 GMT -8
Does anyone have information about the status of the Chelan? She has been sitting in Anacortes at Slip 1 (moved to 4 this AM) since last night. I'd assume she'll remain standby until she starts the Sidney route on June 25. According to the layup schedule (which can be found H E R E), she will be going in tomorrow for just under a month of dockside work. |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on May 14, 2017 14:58:03 GMT -8
Does anyone have information about the status of the Chelan? She has been sitting in Anacortes at Slip 1 (moved to 4 this AM) since last night. I'd assume she'll remain standby until she starts the Sidney route on June 25. According to the layup schedule (which can be found H E R E), she will be going in tomorrow for just under a month of dockside work. Well, based on that info, I'd assume that dockside work will be done at Dakota Creek in Anacortes (why she is staying there). |
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Post by Brandon S on Jun 9, 2018 18:43:16 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 21, 2018 8:52:34 GMT -8
Chelan makes an appearance at the 0:52 mark of this video:
An evening at the waterfront in Sidney.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 21, 2018 10:57:28 GMT -8
Chelan approaching Sidney Spit on her evening sailing from Sidney to Anacortes: Kulshan watches over the scene. - July 18, 2018  DSC03705 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 20, 2019 17:20:33 GMT -8
Here are a couple of images of Chelan leaving Sidney on September 25, 2019, seen from my hotel deck. We visit Sidney almost every year for a close-to-home getaway trip, and seeing the WSF ferry is a regular part of the familiar landscape.  DSC05551 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr  DSC05553 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Mar 24, 2020 14:15:46 GMT -8
Recently did a day trip up to Friday Harbor and Orcas Island and rode the Chelan from Orcas back to Anacortes on the 2:10pm nonstop sailing. Nice sunny day, but I was absolutely amazed at how full the sailing back ended up being. Still enjoyed one of my last trips out, nonetheless.
*I'd also like to clarify that this trip was almost 3 weeks ago (when we still had school and they weren't encouraging practices of isolation) to avoid getting called out for "reckless" travel choices*
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Post by withtheferries on Mar 24, 2020 18:28:35 GMT -8
^ She is lookin good! A bit of rust on that yellow thing. | |
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Post by legoferrydude on Aug 12, 2020 10:56:07 GMT -8
I'm back at it again with more pics from my recent San Juans trip! Here's a few photos I took of the Chelan, both while on and off the boat.  M/V Chelan Approaching Anacortes by elfmphotography, on Flickr  M/V Chelan by elfmphotography, on Flickr  M/V Chelan's Face by elfmphotography, on Flickr My mom and I walked on the Samish a few hours earlier to head to Friday Harbor, and the Chelan happened to be our return ferry. This photo was taken not too long after walking on.  M/V Chelan at a Gray Anacortes Slip 2 by elfmphotography, on Flickr The next day was when my mom and I drove to Orcas Island. Here are a few photos while we waited for our ferry, which was the absurdly late M/V Yakima.  M/V Chelan, Orcas Island by elfmphotography, on Flickr  M/V Chelan Post V-turn from Orcas by elfmphotography, on Flickr |
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Post by avgeekjoe on Sept 6, 2020 15:21:28 GMT -8
Somehow I haven't shared my photos of the MV Chelan over here. Ought to as well start today. First, one from an aerial photo trip in 6/2016 over Mukilteo. Although the main purpose was flying over Paine Field, the photo op of a Washington State Ferries ferryboat was too much to pass up:  Reflecting MV Chelan From the Air by Joe A. Kunzler, on Flickr I have the image on Fine Art America if anybody wants to buy a print, canvas or more. Thanks! Yes, more MV Chelan photos to come as I actually have ridden this ferryboat! |
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Post by avgeekjoe on Sept 15, 2020 18:32:06 GMT -8
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Post by avgeekjoe on Sept 17, 2020 23:12:40 GMT -8
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Post by Kahloke on Jan 10, 2022 11:26:01 GMT -8
Chelan in Harney Channel on the last day of 2021  passing by Lopez with a snowy Mt. Constitution beyond  |
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Post by Elwha on the Rocks on Oct 22, 2022 11:39:30 GMT -8
I took the Chelan's 7:35 sailing from Lopez as my ride back to Anacortes after a trip to the San Juans in early September. This sailing is somewhat a quirk of the summer schedule - it leaves Lopez only an hour after the #2 boat, so it's ususally very quiet. On this trip I think we only had five cars and another five or so foot passengers. I've really enjoyed this sailing the couple of times I've taken it - the combination of the evening light and a quiet boat always makes for a great time. Here's the Chelan arriving at Lopez.  Inside, it's worth noting that Chelan now has some seats taken from the Klahowya. Not sure how I feel about this trend, but given the current state of the system I'm guessing it's going to be the new reality for awhile. At least the colors work okay with each other in this case.  Sailing away from Lopez Island: 
We encountered a bit of evening fog about halfway through the trip. Here we are passing the outbound Yakima. 
Looking back towards the Islands as we approach Anacortes. It's pretty hard to beat the San Juan Islands on a late summer evening.  |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 14, 2023 10:54:18 GMT -8
Is the MV Chelan still SOLAS certified?
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 14, 2023 12:14:28 GMT -8
Is the MV Chelan still SOLAS certified? That's a good question. How often do they need to re-certify? Is it an annual thing, or do they get a block of years with a single cert? It's probably safe to say the current certification, IF it's still good, will not last until 2030, the earliest year Sidney service is predicted to resume. It may make more sense to convert one of the Olympic Mark I vessels to meet SOLAS requirements, rather then updating Chelan; maybe Suquamish? Chelan will be nearly 50 years old by then, and may not be the best vessel to continue that service. They may want to relegate her to calmer waters for her sunset years. |
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Apr 14, 2023 12:59:40 GMT -8
Is the MV Chelan still SOLAS certified? That's a good question. How often do they need to re-certify? Is it an annual thing, or do they get a block of years with a single cert? It's probably safe to say the current certification, IF it's still good, will not last until 2030, the earliest year Sidney service is predicted to resume. It may make more sense to convert one of the Olympic Mark I vessels to meet SOLAS requirements, rather then updating Chelan; maybe Suquamish? Chelan will be nearly 50 years old by then, and may not be the best vessel to continue that service. They may want to relegate her to calmer waters for her sunset years. To my knowledge, planned SOLAS renewal was a yearly occurrence on Chelan and usually had the vessel out of service during the spring to complete, having the Elwha run to Sidney during this time. Same occurrence happened late in the fall with the Elwha. So, likely, no, their certification work has not been completed since at the latest 2020. |
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Post by Neil on Apr 14, 2023 21:45:18 GMT -8
Is the MV Chelan still SOLAS certified? That's a good question. How often do they need to re-certify? Is it an annual thing, or do they get a block of years with a single cert? It's probably safe to say the current certification, IF it's still good, will not last until 2030, the earliest year Sidney service is predicted to resume. It may make more sense to convert one of the Olympic Mark I vessels to meet SOLAS requirements, rather then updating Chelan; maybe Suquamish? Chelan will be nearly 50 years old by then, and may not be the best vessel to continue that service. They may want to relegate her to calmer waters for her sunset years. Isn't this absolutely a moot point? Does anybody actually believe WSF is going to reinstate the Sidney run? And by 2030, whoever owns the Sidney property (town of Sidney?) will most likely have redeveloped such a prime spot of shoreline. |
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Post by SS San Mateo on Apr 15, 2023 8:55:33 GMT -8
I went to the USCG Port State Information Exchange site ( cgmix.uscg.mil/PSIX/PSIXSearch.aspx) to see if there was any information concerning SOLAS certification for the Chelan. The most recent info I found was the following: SOLAS Exemption CertificateIssued: December 5,2019 Expired: January 7,2021 SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Cert, Record of Equip
Issued: December 5,2019 Expired: No date given SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
Issued: December 5,2019 Expired: January 7,2021 It looks like the Chelan no longer has SOLAS certification. |
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 15, 2023 9:43:56 GMT -8
That's a good question. How often do they need to re-certify? Is it an annual thing, or do they get a block of years with a single cert? It's probably safe to say the current certification, IF it's still good, will not last until 2030, the earliest year Sidney service is predicted to resume. It may make more sense to convert one of the Olympic Mark I vessels to meet SOLAS requirements, rather then updating Chelan; maybe Suquamish? Chelan will be nearly 50 years old by then, and may not be the best vessel to continue that service. They may want to relegate her to calmer waters for her sunset years. Isn't this absolutely a moot point? Does anybody actually believe WSF is going to reinstate the Sidney run? And by 2030, whoever owns the Sidney property (town of Sidney?) will most likely have redeveloped such a prime spot of shoreline. Well, I was trying to stay positive. At this point in time, the state is still committed to reinstating the route once there is adequate staffing and vessels to operate it. But, a lot can happen between now and 2030. IF Sidney service eventually resumes, and that's a big IF, it seems logical that it won't be Chelan providing the service. |
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Apr 15, 2023 12:08:07 GMT -8
I wonder if the Sidney route could return in 2025 would WSF even consider regaining SOLAS on MV Chelan or would new vessel get upgraded?
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 15, 2023 14:23:16 GMT -8
I wonder if the Sidney route could return in 2025 would WSF even consider regaining SOLAS on MV Chelan or would new vessel get upgraded? 2025 isn't realistic. Even if crewing levels are restored by then, WSF doesn't have enough vessels to cover the route. Next newbuild isn't expected until 2027 at the earliest (and that's optimistic, BTW), so WSF's projected 2030 timeline for restoring Sidney is likely also optimistic. IF service to Sidney ever gets restored, I kexpect it won't be with Chelan, which will be nearly 50 years old by then. Personally, I'm predicting it will be a SOLAS upgraded MV Suquamish. Less likely, though certainly possible, is one of the hybrid newbuilds. That is, of course, assuming the route gets restored at all. |
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Post by Edmondsguy on Apr 18, 2023 2:34:41 GMT -8
I wonder if the Sidney route could return in 2025 would WSF even consider regaining SOLAS on MV Chelan or would new vessel get upgraded? 2025 isn't realistic. Even if crewing levels are restored by then, WSF doesn't have enough vessels to cover the route. Next newbuild isn't expected until 2027 at the earliest (and that's optimistic, BTW), so WSF's projected 2030 timeline for restoring Sidney is likely also optimistic. IF service to Sidney ever gets restored, I kexpect it won't be with Chelan, which will be nearly 50 years old by then. Personally, I'm predicting it will be a SOLAS upgraded MV Suquamish. Less likely, though certainly possible, is one of the hybrid newbuilds. That is, of course, assuming the route gets restored at all. The Suqamish is really needed back on the run it was built for Clinton/Mukilteo |
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Post by Kahloke on Apr 18, 2023 5:00:05 GMT -8
2025 isn't realistic. Even if crewing levels are restored by then, WSF doesn't have enough vessels to cover the route. Next newbuild isn't expected until 2027 at the earliest (and that's optimistic, BTW), so WSF's projected 2030 timeline for restoring Sidney is likely also optimistic. IF service to Sidney ever gets restored, I kexpect it won't be with Chelan, which will be nearly 50 years old by then. Personally, I'm predicting it will be a SOLAS upgraded MV Suquamish. Less likely, though certainly possible, is one of the hybrid newbuilds. That is, of course, assuming the route gets restored at all. The Suqamish is really needed back on the run it was built for Clinton/Mukilteo I was presuming one of the new hybrid Olympics would replace Suquamish at Clinton/Mukilteo under this scenario. Again, a lot of big "IF's" between now and 2030, and much too far out to say for any certainty what will happen. |
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