Operating in more southerly, temperate, calmer waters and in the affluent Seattle area, Washington State Ferries have only 14 of their 21 ferries in service and performance is so bad the State Government is warning: ‘customers to consider early-morning or late-night sailings, or getting to the ferry by walking, biking or using transit.’

Today, they have announced:

“Ferry travelers should also prepare for possible last-minute schedule changes,” the WSDOT wrote in its press release. “Sailings may be delayed or canceled with short notice due to WSF’s current lack of relief crewing or an unexpected mechanical issue within the system’s aging fleet.”

https://komonews.com/news/local/thanksgiving-travel-washington-state-ferries-ferry-holiday-black-friday-seatac-airport-seattle-tacoma-international-airport-edmonds-kingston-bainbridge-island-fauntleroy-vashon-southworth-busiest-times-wsf-sea-flying-cancel-staff-sailings

Wait, ‘aging fleet?’ Surely the State Government has failed as is being suggested in Scotland for CalMac fleet, youngest in the world.

Seven out of 21 boats out of service? In Scotland, where are we? 2 of 34 out?

Imagine this kind of thing was happening in Scotland? The Transport Secretary would be front page for days.

Remember things are bad in British Columbia, Ontario and New Zealand too while in Greece, island services are not being disrupted because few even bother in the winter.

Finally how is CalMac doing as we enter winter? 100% of nearly 400 sailings on Saturday past, on time. 97-98% for the five days before, 100% yesterday. https://www.calmac.co.uk/calmac-performance-data-browser?date=18%2F11%2F2023