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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Apr 4, 2018 20:51:18 GMT -8
MV Samish horns
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Post by Barnacle on Apr 5, 2018 4:52:28 GMT -8
Nice capture on the Samish whistles. Especially getting both ends. In order. Someone down at Mukilteo-Clinton must like those whistles... this video has more landing whistles than I've heard at South Whidbey in a long time.
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Apr 6, 2018 13:37:16 GMT -8
once again, the samish's whistle's, 5 of them
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on May 18, 2018 8:28:17 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 4, 2018 11:49:27 GMT -8
I shot a couple of videos with my iPAD on Sunday, July 1st (Canada Day). I'm new at doing this video thing, so I'm kind of learning here, but these didn't turn out too badly. Thanks for this. Boarding video: 1:40 mark: "How Many In Your Car?" seems like a nice casual islander way of getting a passenger count. Does the other side of the sign say "Give Peace a Chance?" The "i-pad walk" could be the next fitness craze. Thanks for these views.
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Jul 5, 2018 12:48:24 GMT -8
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Post by Barnacle on Jul 6, 2018 17:24:12 GMT -8
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Jul 7, 2018 12:46:46 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2018 12:56:38 GMT -8
The date on which you filmed your video.
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Post by PNW_ferrynerd on Jul 7, 2018 13:03:58 GMT -8
The date on which you filmed your video. Yes, My Walk trough tour was filmed on June 29th
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Post by avgeekjoe on Nov 25, 2018 13:51:08 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 11, 2019 18:06:18 GMT -8
Here's an Olympic Class summer sundeck closure news story: I'm posting it here for Samish, because a sundeck is so important to enjoying a summer trip in the San Juan Islands. from HERE
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Post by Starsteward on Jun 12, 2019 13:07:14 GMT -8
There was a time many moons ago that I wasn't too thrilled when BC Ferries became a public/private operation. Up until that time we had seen to BCFS fleet expand from its' humble beginnings with the dizzying speed both V.M.D and Burrard Drydock churned out the '7 sisters' to the completion of the 'C class' ships. The Coastal Ferry Act, the position of the 'Ferry Commissioner' et al, I thought would be a step backwards from BCFS being directly tied to the Provincial government's umbilical cord. While the current model has, I would argue, been relatively successful, we have witnessed the negative impact(s) that a ruling governments' interference in the coastal operations of BCFS has precipitated on the general operation of the entire fleet. That said, having read the almost unbelievable horror story being spun by the AMHS fleet and the necessity of the WSF system relying on the state Legislature to provide funds in order to keep the sundecks open on their 4 Olympic class vessels has me reaching for my headache pill bottle. So, what's my point here? Both the AMHS and the WSF systems face daunting problems relating to 'funding'. From the renewal of vessels in their fleets to crew size/management, to system-wide operational concerns, one fact keeps rising to the top of the 'problem pile'. Both systems are 100% tied to the whims of their relative political incumbents where we see common-sense solutions being derailed in favour of political opportunism. I, along with many of our forum members, I fear will be long departed from this good earth before there is a seismic shift in the way either the AMHS or WSF fleets are brought under a similar public-private operation that appears to be serving the ferry needs of B.C. and beyond, in a well-managed, progressive manner. The situation at the AMHS is 'tragic'! To get a better understanding of the plight of the AMHS, doing a thorough read of the 'McDowell Group's' study is well worth the time. At the same time, readers may find it interesting to over-lay Alaska's governing political parities, ie. Governors' etc. and see the impacts both positive and negative the ferry system has endured at the whims of elected officials over the course of AMHS's existence. Many of us were not too happy with everything David Hahn did while he occupied the top chair at BCFS, however, looking at the situations both the AMHS and WSF systems are dealing with, now and into the foreseeable future, I would venture that there's a couple of jobs you might be interested in. You already meet the citizenship requirements.
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Post by Edmondsguy on Jun 16, 2019 17:42:29 GMT -8
There was a time many moons ago that I wasn't too thrilled when BC Ferries became a public/private operation. Up until that time we had seen to BCFS fleet expand from its' humble beginnings with the dizzying speed both V.M.D and Burrard Drydock churned out the '7 sisters' to the completion of the 'C class' ships. The Coastal Ferry Act, the position of the 'Ferry Commissioner' et al, I thought would be a step backwards from BCFS being directly tied to the Provincial government's umbilical cord. While the current model has, I would argue, been relatively successful, we have witnessed the negative impact(s) that a ruling governments' interference in the coastal operations of BCFS has precipitated on the general operation of the entire fleet. That said, having read the almost unbelievable horror story being spun by the AMHS fleet and the necessity of the WSF system relying on the state Legislature to provide funds in order to keep the sundecks open on their 4 Olympic class vessels has me reaching for my headache pill bottle. So, what's my point here? Both the AMHS and the WSF systems face daunting problems relating to 'funding'. From the renewal of vessels in their fleets to crew size/management, to system-wide operational concerns, one fact keeps rising to the top of the 'problem pile'. Both systems are 100% tied to the whims of their relative political incumbents where we see common-sense solutions being derailed in favour of political opportunism. I, along with many of our forum members, I fear will be long departed from this good earth before there is a seismic shift in the way either the AMHS or WSF fleets are brought under a similar public-private operation that appears to be serving the ferry needs of B.C. and beyond, in a well-managed, progressive manner. The situation at the AMHS is 'tragic'! To get a better understanding of the plight of the AMHS, doing a thorough read of the 'McDowell Group's' study is well worth the time. At the same time, readers may find it interesting to over-lay Alaska's governing political parities, ie. Governors' etc. and see the impacts both positive and negative the ferry system has endured at the whims of elected officials over the course of AMHS's existence. Many of us were not too happy with everything David Hahn did while he occupied the top chair at BCFS, however, looking at the situations both the AMHS and WSF systems are dealing with, now and into the foreseeable future, I would venture that there's a couple of jobs you might be interested in. You already meet the citizenship requirements. Yes. However, there is one huge thing you are forgetting and that is WSF still has NEVER been fully funded since I-695 and as a result it keeps trying to do more with less. We had Private Ferry service here and it failed, that is how and why WSF came to be!
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Post by Kahloke on Dec 3, 2019 4:55:34 GMT -8
Got a few dusk photos of Samish on Saturday as it was approaching Orcas. Bit of a treat to ride on Samish from Orcas this time of year. Normally, Samish is running the #3 slot, and does not serve Orcas or Shaw at all on the fall and spring schedules, but with Chelan out and Sidney service temporarily suspended, they switched the boats around so Samish is operating as #1.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on May 7, 2020 19:03:24 GMT -8
Probably one of the most interesting memories I have of riding the Samish was back in June 2019 when the boat was running horribly late because of an engine failure that morning and we were so far behind, our 2:40pm sailing from Anacortes left at 4:30pm. We ended up arriving just before the interisland departure on the Chelan so we pulled into the tie-up slip and its probably the biggest-looking ferry I've ever seen over there. Just a fun little memory to an otherwise pretty bland ferry in my memory. M/V Chelan & M/V Samish - Friday Harbor by Jay Cassady, on Flickr
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Post by legoferrydude on Aug 12, 2020 11:02:39 GMT -8
On my recent trip to the San Juans, I took it upon myself to ride the M/V Samish. I was able to ride the three largest ferries in the Islands, but ironically enough, not once did I see the M/V Sealth, which at the time was (and still is) operating as the inter-island ferry. Regardless, here's a few photos from the Samish, both on and off the vessel. M/V Samish Approaching Anacortes at a Distance by elfmphotography, on Flickr M/V Samish by elfmphotography, on Flickr M/V Samish, Anacortes Slip 1 by elfmphotography, on Flickr M/V Samish's Tall Funnels by elfmphotography, on Flickr I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Gotta love those funnels! Both Slips Filled at Anacortes! by elfmphotography, on Flickr These next photos were from Day 2, where my mom and I went to Orcas Island. This was seen from the car deck of the just-departed M/V Yakima. M/V Samish at Anacortes Slip 1 by elfmphotography, on Flickr M/V Samish Awaiting Departure by elfmphotography, on Flickr
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Post by Kahloke on Aug 12, 2020 20:14:46 GMT -8
On my recent trip to the San Juans, I took it upon myself to ride the M/V Samish. I was able to ride the three largest ferries in the Islands, but ironically enough, not once did I see the M/V Sealth, which at the time was (and still is) operating as the inter-island ferry. Regardless, here's a few photos from the Samish, both on and off the vessel. Glad you made it up to the islands. We (wife and I) went up to Orcas last weekend to see my folks. It's one place we can go with limited contact with other people, since we have a place to stay there, and we avoid the crowded areas. It also has meant staying in the car during the ferry crossings, which I hate, but it's one little thing I can do to keep ourselves and others healthy. We did see Sealth since we went up mid-day on Friday, and of course, did not see her on Sunday, as she is tied up in FH on the weekends. Our trip to the island on Friday put us on Samish, and the return trip Sunday had us on Chelan. I got a good pic of Samish approaching Orcas on Sunday, nicely framed by the Madrona trees at the cliff edge near Orcas Village
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Post by withtheferries on Sept 9, 2020 19:29:09 GMT -8
Looks like Samish has got some problems. Time to bring out Kaleetan or Sailsh as a relif? "Sorry for the inconvenience as we maintain our fleet"
Edit: Actually, im wrong, Samish is fine now
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MV Samish
Jul 24, 2022 16:42:05 GMT -8
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jul 24, 2022 16:42:05 GMT -8
Can confirm: Samish sun deck is actively open. Not sure where that higher crewing level came from, but it's awesome. Lots of people enjoying it.
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MV Samish
Jul 24, 2022 20:57:48 GMT -8
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Post by Cascadian Transport on Jul 24, 2022 20:57:48 GMT -8
Can confirm: Samish sun deck is actively open. Not sure where that higher crewing level came from, but it's awesome. Lots of people enjoying it. Interesting- it was closed when I was there Wednesday. Perhaps a weekend-only thing? Still, that is very good news- especially with Samish running as the A5 vessel this summer. WSF has a decently healthy supply of unliscenced deck crew right now- the problem they are having is captains and mates, of which the Samish requires one of each (I believe) regardless of passenger liscence. Thus, in theory, opening the sun deck shouldn't be that much of a stretch nor is it pulling available resources away from anywhere they may be needed more.
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MV Samish
Jul 25, 2022 8:55:48 GMT -8
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jul 25, 2022 8:55:48 GMT -8
Can confirm: Samish sun deck is actively open. Not sure where that higher crewing level came from, but it's awesome. Lots of people enjoying it. Interesting- it was closed when I was there Wednesday. Perhaps a weekend-only thing? Still, that is very good news- especially with Samish running as the A5 vessel this summer. WSF has a decently healthy supply of unliscenced deck crew right now- the problem they are having is captains and mates, of which the Samish requires one of each (I believe) regardless of passenger liscence. Thus, in theory, opening the sun deck shouldn't be that much of a stretch nor is it pulling available resources away from anywhere they may be needed more. There is no "schedule" per the crew, so nothing going on a set basis. Whenever they can have 13+ deck crew is when they'll open it to summer passengers.
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Post by Olympic Ferries on Jan 8, 2024 19:07:14 GMT -8
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