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Washington's aging ferry fleet: What now? - MyNorthwest.com Governor Ferguson proposes $1 billion to revitalize Washington's aging ferry fleet. Discover the future of this vital transportation system.

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"The legislature has not done a good job of funding new vessels, as the boats have aged. The average age is 35."

AHOY THERE! - FARE ROLLBACK AT GUEMES

GUEMES FOLK FACED A FARE-HIKE SO GRIM

WHEN THE COUNTY TRIED CHARGING TOO MUCH FOR THE SWIM

THE ISLANDERS CRIED TO THE COURT,

“HAVE YOU NO PRIDE, SIR?” THEIR RETORT

AND WON, MAKING COUNTY OFFICIALS LOOK DIM

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IN THE MILDLY IMPORTANT FERRYS DISPATCH:

GOT MILK?, NEW FERRYS FROM OLD - PRIVATE SECTOR TO THE RESCUE, MONDRIAN ON THE SOUND, THE 'NATCH LOGS A HIT, (LOG IS OK - NATCH), GOV WANTS TO SPEND, SPEND, SPEND, MUKELTEO MULLETS OUT LOOKING FOR OAK HARBOR PARTY GIRLS AND A HIGH TIDE MORE!

New boats, state funding, ICE policy, pet-pilot status, much more discussed at first of today's two Washington State Ferries online community meetings (Ferry in this morning's fog - photo by Steven Rice) By Tracy Record West Seattle Blog editor The Fauntleroy ferry-terminal project got a semi-quick mention during Washington State Ferries' first of today's two online systemwide community meetings at noon today. So did a wide range of topics, including ICE-related policy and the ongoing pet ...

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WE SEND OUR BEST STRINGER TO THE WSF COMMUNITY MEETING WHILE WE ENJOY THE SEATTLE SUN

A SUBLIME SUMMARY IS THE RESULT, AS USUSAL

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"Who exactly is accountable for B.C. Ferries? There’s plenty of data and stats in the B.C. Ferries CEO’s recent commentary. What’s missing is humility."

SUGGEST GIVING: @bcferrys A SHOT

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Stena's new ferry powered by 'curved ball' physics set to sail The purpose-built freight vessel is due to go into commercial service on Friday.

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AS SEEN ON THE BEEB!

WSF's Wenatchee taken out of service on Bainbridge-Seattle route The state's hybrid-electric ferry was taken out of service Wednesday afternoon.

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'NATCH SCORES A HIT, LOGS A NEW MAINTENANCE ISSUE, IN THE NEWS AGAIN, NATCH"

LOG REPORTED "OK".

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Stabbert Marine wants to acquire the retired ferry Hyak as well as the Klahowya. The shipyards in Seattle and Anacortes would refurbish those diesel ferries on its own dime and then recoup its investment by leasing the vessels back to the ferry system..

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BCF waves off local traffic boarding priority - Salt Spring Island news BC Ferries has released a “what we heard” report summarizing the company’s Salt Spring Island engagement for the Crofton and Vesuvius terminal upgrade

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HEARING THROUGH DEAF EARS AT BC FERRYS?

'Misled': Ferry spin unravels as Scots minister forced into 'embarrassing' climbdown The Scottish Government has been forced into an 'embarrassing' climbdown over ferry chaos after the transport secretary admitted she got it wrong…

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HYSLOP!

"Fiona Hyslop accepted that her claim in parliament that technical cancellations were only a “very small percentage” of disruption was not correct in the wake of concerns."

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STENA GETS INTO THE ROTATION

"New Stena ferry Connecta features unique Rotor Sails on Belfast to Heysham route. Rotor sails are large spinning vertical cylinders on the deck of a ship."

LINKY:

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GRAFTON FERRY FOR GRAFTON


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Lack of Jersey-Guernsey ferries 'devastating' for events There is currently only an inter-island ferry service between Guernsey and Jersey on Wednesdays.

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JERSEY AND GUERNSEY - TWO ISLANDS DEVIDED BY A COMMON WATER

"CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE BY THEN"

San Diego’s Historic Ferries Added to the National Register of Historic Places Two of San Diego Bay’s most cherished working vessels have earned national recognition. The Silvergate (built in 1940) and the Cabrillo…

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SAN DIEGO'S GRAND OLDE DAMES RECOGNIZED

Judge overturns Skagit County’s 2025 fares for Guemes ferry The cost to ride the Guemes Island ferry in 2025 was higher than it should have been because Skagit County illegally counted the installation of two new diesel engines as

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COUNTY COUNCIL CAUGHT CONNIVING
COURT CRUSHES COUNTY CASH-GRAB
COUNCIL’S GUEMES GOUGE GUTTED

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READ IT IN THE STANDARD:

"Reliable Washington State Ferries service depends on closing the crew gap."

...OH AND THE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE GAP. ...AND THE VESSEL SHORTAGE GAP. ...AND THE FUNDING GAP. BUT MIGHT AS WELL START SOMEWHERE.


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Swartz Bay ferry terminal to see public address system upgrades - Victoria News BC Ferries says temporary disruptions expected during installation on Jan. 20

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Washington's aging ferry fleet: What now? - MyNorthwest.com Governor Ferguson proposes $1 billion to revitalize Washington's aging ferry fleet. Discover the future of this vital transportation system.

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A SYSTEM THAT ONCE RAN LIKE A DREAM
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NOW SAILS ON A SKELETON TEAM.
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WITH OLD VESSELS BREAKING,

AND SCHEDULES ALL SHAKING,

IT’S FERRY FIASCO SUPREME

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Icebergs on the Elbe Delight Locals and Alarm Ferry Companies Ice chunks up to 10 meters high have formed near Hamburg against the backdrop of January's cold. Icebreakers are operating on the Elbe.

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ICEBURGS ON THE ELBE!

ON THE ELBE WHERE THE WINTER WINDS BITE
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ROSE UP ICEBERGS A TERRIFYING SIGHT
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WHILE THE LOCALS ALL CHEERED
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FERRY CAPTAINS GREW FEARED
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AS THE ICEBREAKERS PLOUGHED THROUGH THE NIGHT

DFDS hits back at Jersey Post claims of "withdrawn" ferry service - Bailiwick Express News Jersey Ferry operator DFDS has hit back at claims that postal delays were due to a “withdrawn” ferry service, insisting that it continues to meet the government’s requirements by operating an overnight freight service six days a week. It comes after Jersey Post announced that mail sent to and from Jersey on a Tuesday would be […]

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THERE ON JERSEY THEY STARTED A TUSSLE
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OVER MAIL IN A TUESDAY NIGHT RUSSELL
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JERSEY POST MADE A CLAIM
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DFDS SAID “NOT THE SAME”
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“THE FREIGHT’S RUNNING FINE, JUST LESS HUSTLE”

Mechanical issue leads to ferry cancellations on Tsawwassen to Duke Point route Four sailings have been cancelled, with another four at risk of cancellation on the Tsawwassen to Duke Point route due to a mechanical issue.

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THERE ONCE WAS A RUN TO DUKE POINT
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WHERE A FERRY FELL SADLY OUT JOINT
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WITH AN ENGINE ASKANCE,
CAME THE LAST-MINUTE CANCELLANCE
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LEAVING STRAIT-BOUND COMMUTERS DISAPPOINT


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Two Isle of Man ferry sailings cancelled due to strong winds Tuesday's afternoon and evening crossings of the Manxman between Heysham and Douglas are cancelled.

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WHEEEEEEEEEEE-HAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Op-Ed: WA governor proposes more debt to pay for road maintenance, ferries, and yes – bike lanes In his 2026 Supplemental Transportation Budget proposal, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to borrow $2.

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♪ ♫ ♬ "...MONEY, MONEY, MONEY,
IT'S NOT SO PLENTY (-FUL),
IN A FERRYMAN'S WORLD..." ♪ ♫ ♬

Isles ferries appear in shipyard display For the local news and events in the Western Isles, We Love Stornoway connects our island communities, highlighting key happenings and sharing positive stories.

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FANCY DRESS FERRYS ON DISPLAY IN STORNOWAY

Community pushes to restore Newburgh-Beacon ferry amid shuttle expansion Ferry advocates delivered nearly 2,000 signatures urging restoration after the state expanded a bridge shuttle. Restoring the ferry affects commuting, housing and waterfront development.

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BRING BACK THE BEACON!

The Other Hero of the Hudson | The Saturday Evening Post Ferry captain Vincent Lombardi was mid-crossing toward Manhattan’s Pier 79 when routine shattered. From the corner of his eye, he saw something impossible: a plane, low and silent, descending into the...

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State ferry ridership rises by nearly 1 million in 2025 - My Edmonds News A wave of close to 1 million more passengers pushed Washington State Ferries’ 2025 ridership to 20.1 million — a jump of 5% from 19.1 million the previous year, according […]

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ALL HAPPY CUSTOMERS

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GO CAPE HENLOPEN, AMERICA'S OLDEST FERRY AND WWII HERO!

"Every day, vehicles and commuters roll aboard the Cape Henlopen between New London, CT, and Orient Point on Long Island — often unaware they’re traveling on a piece of World War II history."

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HURRY UP AND WAIT!

"The state’s contract extends the delivery deadline for each of the three plug-in vessels a year longer than initially planned, pushing completion of the boats to 2032"

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John Lorinc: Toronto needs some new ideas for old icons. I have a few. It’s far better for the city to invite the public to come up with some new ideas to preserve these old icons

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LONG LIVE THE TRILLIUM!