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We have been involved in over 20 life saving events at sea since the beginning of the year. This includes medical emergencies on board our vessels and rescuing other boaters and those recreating in the Salish sea. Maritime law requires nearby vessels to render aid when they are able to safely do so. As a near constant presence on the water from Tacoma to Orcas Island, it’s not a duty we take lightly. Our crews take part in weekly drills, deploying rescue boats during regular sailings. This keeps their skills sharp so that they are ready to respond at a moments notice when disaster strikes. Video description: a dark scene on the water. There are two lights in the water, indicating distress. Text reads “when things go wrong on the water…” The next shot shows a rescue boat approaching the people in the water. Text reads “we’re coming” Another scene, with kayakers in the water during the day and a ferry launches a rescue boat to assist them. Text reads “We are often first on scene for boaters in distress.” The next four shots are crews in rescue boats being lowered from a ferry and darting across the water. Text reads “Under maritime law, nearby vessels are required to render aid when able to safely do so.” “We train weekly for this and are proud to keep the Salish Sea, and those who travel in it, safe.” by @wastateferries
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2 months ago
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Feeling on top of the world on our 75th birthday 🤩 This morning, we raised a flag atop the @spaceneedle to commemorate 75 years of service. This is just the start of a month long celebration. Click the link in our bio for more on what else to expect this month! Video description: the first shot shows green fabric bunched together. The second shot is a close up of hands pulling on rope to raise a flag. The third shows a man raising a green flag. The fourth clip shows a large green flag waving in the wind. White text on the flag reads “75 Washington State Ferries”. The last clip is a slow zoom from ground level to show the flag and the Space Needle. by @wastateferries
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5 months ago
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Begging, pleading, kindly asking you to disable your car alarms on board. Nothing ruins a gorgeous ride through the San Juans than a car alarm blaring with the driver nowhere to be found. Don’t be that guy. Video description: three static clips of scenic views from a ferry. Text reads “turn your volume all the way up for a surprise… 3 2 1 not so fun, is it? please disable your car alarms and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Salish Sea” by @wastateferries
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7 months ago
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Beginning in early 2027, we’ll replace aging vehicle transfer spans at Anacortes, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and Coupeville. Work will be done at Anacortes from Feb. 22–26, causing single-slip operations. We will then have 48-hour closures at Orcas Island March 9–10, at Lopez Island March 16–17, and at Coupeville March 23-24. These critical lift systems date back to between 1979-1993. Upgrading them will modernize our infrastructure, improve crew safety, and ensure long-term service reliability. We know these changes will affect travel, especially for island communities. We worked with local communities to choose dates that limit disruption as much as possible. We’re sharing the dates now so you have time to plan ahead. WSDOT graphic showing planned work on a steel ferry-terminal transfer structure, with color-coded callouts identifying components to remove, install, or replace. by @wastateferries
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3 days ago
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Puget Sound Provision is excited to introduce a new handcrafted pretzel concept to the Seattle waterfront at Colman Dock. Knot's Landing features fresh, house-made pretzels prepared daily on-site with an artisan approach to a classic favorite. Guests can enjoy warm, freshly baked pretzels made from scratch throughout the day, paired with a variety of flavorful dipping sauces. The menu includes both traditional and specialty pretzel offerings, creating a unique grab-and-go experience for commuters, visitors, and ferry travelers alike. It's now open daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Indoor food stall with blue framing, a wood-paneled counter, and a gray sign reading “Knot’s Landing.” by @wastateferries
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3 days ago
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We’re back to operating our full scheduled service. We know yesterday’s disruptions affected many of our customers, and we appreciate our employees’ efforts to restore reliable service across the system. We’re back to operating our full scheduled service. We know yesterday’s disruptions affected many of our customers, and we appreciate our employees’ efforts to restore reliable service across the system. by @wastateferries
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13 days ago
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Service levels are back to normal with minimal early morning cancellations as we move crew back into place following yesterday’s significant disruptions. Thank you to our customers for your understanding, and to our employees for getting people where they need to be. Service levels are back to normal with minimal early morning cancellations as we move crew back into place following yesterday’s significant disruptions. Thank you to our customers for your understanding, and to our employees for getting people where they need to be. by @wastateferries
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13 days ago
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Check our rider alerts for the most up to date information about ferry service: https://wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/RouteAlerts by @wastateferries
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13 days ago
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CORRECTION: The third slide should say “Staff Chief Engineer,” not “Chief Engineer.” This morning, 23 engine room employees called in sick. Every employee qualified to fill those positions has declined to fill them and keep the ferries running. All of the employees calling in sick, and declining to fill those vacancies, are represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) who represent engine room employees. The ferries cannot run without these roles being filled. As a result, 13 of our 18 ferries are not in service. We understand how disruptive this is to thousands of Washingtonians. We expect our employees to return to work as soon as possible. The employees who work in the engine room play a vital role in providing WSF’s safe service, which is why Staff Chief Engineers have a base salary of $157,000, and can make more than $350,000 a year with overtime, as well as annual sick and vacation leave, and retirement accrual. All WSF vessels are fully staffed at the beginning of every service day at U.S. Coast Guard required levels. When an employee calls in sick, request dispatchers work to fill the position as quickly as possible. When those positions aren’t filled, the boat cannot sail, which is what we’re experiencing today across 13 of the 18 vessels currently in service. This morning, 23 engine room employees called in sick. Every employee qualified to fill those positions has declined to fill them and keep the ferries running. All of the employees calling in sick, and declining to fill those vacancies, are represented by the Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA) who represent engine room employees. Washington State Ferries logo at the bottom. by @wastateferries
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14 days ago
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Getting around without a car looks different for everyone. For many people, walking, biking, public transit and ferries are essential parts of the journey. Oct. 1-8 is Week Without Driving. This is a chance to recognize those experiences and the important role reliable ferry service plays in connecting people to their communities. High-angle view of people, including ferry workers, a cyclist, and travelers with luggage boarding the car deck of a ferry. by @wastateferries
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16 days ago
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Ride aboard @wastateferries? Take the latest Ferry Riders’ Opinion Group (FROG) survey today at tinyurl.com/FERRYFROG 🐸 by @wastateferries
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19 days ago
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What does it take to remove a massive ferry engine? Precision, planning and teamwork! This time-lapse shows our crew removing one of Issaquah’s main engines last weekend. Because the engine sits deep inside the hull, it takes specialized equipment and a carefully coordinated effort to get it out. It’s called an “evolution” for a reason! This weekend, the team will lower a new engine into place. The work is part of Issaquah’s planned annual maintenance at our Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility. The ferry is scheduled to return to service in November. by @wastateferries
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19 days ago
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