From Marine Link yesterday:

Trio of WSF Vessels Pulled from Service for Mechanical Issues – At Washington State Ferries, 2026 has started with a thud, one ferry each of the first three days of the year were pulled from service for mechanical problems. Here’s a rundown.

Tacoma [29] was taken off our Seattle/Bainbridge route Saturday night, Jan. 3. The ferry has an oil tube problem that’s causing elevated shaft bearing temperatures. Divers will start repairs Thursday, Jan. 8, and the work should be completed next week. Wenatchee is running single-boat service on our Seattle/Bainbridge route for now.

Walla Walla [54] was removed from our Seattle/Bremerton route midday Thursday, Jan. 1. A propeller blade broke off. The cause is still unknown. We expect to learn more when the vessel enters emergency dry dock at Everett Ship Repair later this week. Both propellers will be replaced. The work is expected to take two to three weeks, with a return to service by the end of the month. Chimacum is currently providing one-boat service on our Seattle/Bremerton route.

Kittitas [47] was pulled Friday morning, Jan. 2, from our Fauntleroy/Vashon/Southworth route. An oil seal leak in the propulsion system caused a propulsion shaft failure. We are repairing the ferry at our Vashon terminal, and the work should be finished soon. If sea trials go well, the vessel could return to service later this week. Our “Triangle” route is running its two-boat schedule at the moment with Cathlamet and Sealth.

https://www.marinelink.com/news/trio-wsf-vessels-pulled-service-534036

Oldest CalMac vessel – 43.

Three large, lifeline’ ferries pulled in three days? Imagine the coverage, in Scotland.