WA Ferries Cancel Multiple Sailings Due to Widespread Crew Shortages

‘Serious disruptions’ to Washington State Ferries routes across Puget Sound

Crew shortages are leading to significant disruptions Monday morning in ferry service along several routes commuters and visitors rely on.

Crew shortages cancel numerous ferry sailings

SEATTLE - Crew shortages forced the cancellation of numerous ferry sailings this morning across Puget Sound including, Clinton-Mukilteo, Edmonds-Kingston and the San Juan Islands in the North Sound. Washington State Ferries updated the cancellations this morning after warning of possible cancellations yesterday. The Mukilteo/Clinton route [...]

Some Washington State Ferries routes are at risk of being out of service Monday

The Washington State Department of Transportation said Monday morning that routes may be out of service due to a "lack of qualified crew."

Crew shortage strands islanders in Anacortes as WSF cancels early sailings Monday - The Journal of the San Juan Islands

On Sunday afternoon, Oct. 4, Washington State Ferries experienced crew shortages that left many travelers stranded at the Anacortes ferry terminal. Anyone without a confirmed reservation was directed to travel without their car or delay their trip. On Sunday night, WSF announced that ferry service would be reduced on Monday, Oct. 5, with several routes “At risk of being reduced or no service to start the day on Monday”

WA ferries cancel multiple sailings due to widespread crew shortages

Washington State Ferries announced Monday morning that all routes may be out of service due to a lack of crewmembers, and riders should plan ahead for alternative routes.

Crew shortages cause major disruptions to state ferry service

Ferry riders will have a tough commute -- or maybe none at all Monday -- due to crew shortages at Washington State Ferries (WSF).Some routes are canceled or ha