WALLA WALLA

  • General
    • Vessel Name : WALLA WALLA
    • Operator : WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES
    • Ships Type (ICST) : Other Carriers (Specialized)
    • Vessel Type : Ferry
    • Construction : Steel
  • Engine
    • Horsepower rating : 8500
  • Location
    • City : SEATTLE
    • STATE : WA
  • Capacity
    • Net Tonnage : 1198
    • Full Load Capacity : 206 Short ton
    • Type of Cargo : Autos vehicles trailers
    • Passenger Capacity : 2000
  • Size
    • Register length : 429.5 Feet
    • Regular Breadth : 86.8 Feet
    • Overall Length : 440 Feet
    • Overall Breadt : 87 Feet
    • Load draft : 18 Feet
    • Light Draft : 17 Feet
    • Height : 83 Feet
  • Other
    • Year : 1973
    • EQUIP1 : NONE
    • Coast Guard Number : 546382

WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES

  • Area of Operation : PUGET SOUND PORTS WITH FERRY CONNECTIONS
  • Principal Commodity : PASSENGERS AND VEHICLES

CATHLAMET

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

CHELAN

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

CHETZEMOKA

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

ELWHA

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

EVERGREEN STATE

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

HIYU

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

HYAK

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

ISSAQUAH

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

KALEETAN

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

KENNEWICK

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

KITSAP

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

KITTITAS

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

KLAHOWYA

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

PUYALLUP

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

SALISH

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

SAMISH

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

SEALTH

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

SPOKANE

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

TACOMA

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

TILLIKUM

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

TOKITAE

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

WENATCHEE

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

YAKIMA

  • Type : Ferry
  • Construction : Steel

News

Grounded Ferry Refloated in Washington State

Grounded Ferry Refloated in Washington State

A Washington State Ferries (WSF) passenger vessel has been refloated after running aground this weekend in Rich Passage, just off Bainbridge Island, Wash.The 440-foot double-ended Jumbo Class ferry Walla Walla returned to Bremerton on Sunday, after grounding at approximately 4:30 p.m. Saturday, while traveling to Seattle from Bremerton.

Getting the Work Right: Coordinating Money, Time and Big Projects

Getting the Work Right: Coordinating Money, Time and Big Projects

I. MoneyNo one ever said it’s easy to understand federal budgets and spending plans. Nevertheless, a general sense of clarity and straightforwardness is critical for any review of public expenditures. This becomes more pressing when tracking revenue and expenditures linked to specific users’ fees, such as the $0.29/gallon fuel tax, paid by inland waterways operators.

Bad Fuel Caused Washington State Ferry Grounding

Bad Fuel Caused Washington State Ferry Grounding

A fuel contamination issue led to the grounding of a Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessel in April, the operator said in a recent update.The 440-foot double-ended Jumbo Class ferry Walla Walla was traveling from Bremerton, Wash. to Seattle with 596 passengers and 15 crew members on board when it ran aground in Rich Passage, just off Bainbridge Island, Wash., at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Lower Snake River Issues Cause Concern for Barge Transportation Industry

Lower Snake River Issues Cause Concern for Barge Transportation Industry

The inland waterways report in September 2022 edition of Marine News focused on issues facing the Lower Snake River Dams (LSRD) in the northwest, in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Walla Walla District.That report referenced issues and concerns confronting regional towboat and barge operators about possible changes to the Columbia Snake River System – perhaps even breaching the four Lower

Washington State Ferries Vessel Suffers Broken Propeller

Washington State Ferries Vessel Suffers Broken Propeller

The Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessel Walla Walla has been temporarily removed from service so that one of its propellers could be replaced. The 440-foot-long, 2,000 passenger Jumbo-class ferry arrived at Vigor and was taken into dry dock on September 27 after one of its propellers was damaged last month.The vessel is expected to be out of service for up to four more weeks, WSF said..