A Washington State roll-on, roll-off (RORO) ferry, with no bow doors.

What can happen in Washington State:

Ferries are one of the most efficient modes of transportation for transporting goods or people over short water distances. That doesn’t mean they’re protected from the elements. A video showing how seawater entered a ferry in Washington shocked social networks this week.

In this 1 minute and 14 second video, you can see how water filled part of the boat called the M/V Issaquah due to strong waves, an incident that occurred in northeastern Washington state.

The ferry was heading to Anacortes near the Strait of Juan de Fuca, according to Washington State Ferries, which clarified that there were no passengers on board, just crew and some vehicles.

In fact, it was an employee of the company who recorded and shared the video, in which you can see how the water begins to enter the ferry, surrounding the vehicle, while in the background you can see the waves rocking. Violent manner.

Washington State Ferries, the largest ferry system in the United States, serving eight states, was quick to make the matter public. He shared that although the captain predicted good weather for a smooth sailing, sea conditions were much rougher than expected after the crew left the Puget Sound shelter.

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A typical CalMac ferry closing its bow-doors BEFORE sailing.

What can happen if the bow-doors are not closed?