Washington States Ferries has officially launched its new hybrid-ferry newbuild program at Vigor’s Seattle shipyard. Washington’s legislature authorized a contract extension earlier this year for Vigor to build up to five 144-car Olympic class, hybrid-electric ferries over the coming years for the Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the United … [Read more...]
Abandoned Ride-Share Bike on Washington State Ferry Prompts $17,000 Search
The U.S. Coast Guard is becoming increasingly concerned about bicycles being left behind on Washington States Ferries amid the exploding popularity of bike-share programs. In one incident last week, a ride-share bike left behind on a Washington State Ferry resulted in a helicopter search before authorities determined that no person had fallen overboard. The search ended up … [Read more...]
Man Fined for Laser Strike on Washington State Ferry, Sentenced to 15 Days in Jail
A Washington state man has been fined $9,500 by the Coast Guard and ordered to serve 15 days in jail for shining a high-powered laser at the wheelhouse of a Washington State Ferry in October. According to the Coast Guard, Mark Raden of Freeland, Washington was aboard the WSF Kitsap transiting between Mukilteo and Clinton on October 22 when he pointed the … [Read more...]
Caught On Camera – Boater Crashes Into Washington State Ferry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtZJ__8PVDU A passenger aboard a Washington State Ferry captured video of the moment a motor boat named "Nap Tyme" collided with the WSF ferry Chetzemoka near Vashon Island on Sunday. Wasthington State Ferries confirmed the incident on Twitter on Sunday, writing: "Private boat hit ferry on Pt Defiance/Talequah rte. No injuries, … [Read more...]
Man Fined $100,000 For Laser Strike on Washington State Ferry
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a $100,000 fine to a Washington man who last year intentionally pointed a laser into the wheelhouse of a Washington State Ferry Tokiate. An investigation into the October 22, 2015 incident determined that Mark Raden of Freeland, WA was aboard the WSF Kitnap transiting between Mukilteo and Clinton when he pointed the high-powered blue laser … [Read more...]