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WA ferries cancel multiple routes due to crew shortages
FOX 13 Seattle • • business
Key Points:
- Washington State Ferries warned on Monday, Oct. 5, that system-wide crew shortages could disrupt or halt service across multiple routes, with all routes potentially out of service due to a lack of crewmembers.
- Several routes experienced significant cancellations and reduced service early Monday morning, including Port Townsend/Coupeville, Mukilteo/Clinton, Seattle/Bainbridge Island, Seattle/Bremerton, Anacortes/San Juan Islands, and Edmonds/Kingston.
- Washington State Ferries management is actively investigating the widespread staff callouts and working to find qualified relief employees, while encouraging riders to monitor travel alerts via email, text, or online status pages for ongoing updates.
- The ferry system honors employees' use of sick leave and is exploring options to maintain sailing routes despite the difficulty filling open positions and the high number of callouts.
- FOX 13 Seattle has launched a live blog to provide continuous updates on cancellations, delays, and alerts related to the ferry disruptions, replacing the previous web page updates.
